Bengalureans face great obstacles to simply walk in their neighbourhoods. And data shows, among pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at high risk.
While retired professionals spoke of loneliness and anxiety, those who are still working to earn a living highlighted their livelihood challenges, vaccine hesitancy, and problems in receiving pension.
The right design for underpasses, flyovers, and skywalks is critical to make the city roads accessible to all. Anand Sirur explains what can be done in Bengaluru.
Over 500 senior citizens took part in a protest in Cubbon Park, demanding better implementation of pension policies and other government schemes meant for them.