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Good News For Delhi Women: MCD Plans Exclusive Parks For Safety And Recreation
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News18•15-10-2026, 08:41
Good News For Delhi Women: MCD Plans Exclusive Parks For Safety And Recreation
- •The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to build exclusive parks for women in all 250 wards of the city.
- •Only women and children will be allowed entry into these parks, equipped with female security guards at gates.
- •CCTV cameras, open gyms, separate toilets, and changing rooms will be installed to ensure safety and convenience.
- •The initiative comes in the wake of a tragic gang-rape incident involving a minor student at Aastha Kunj Park in South Delhi.
- •While welcomed by many, critics and experts argue that improving safety across all existing parks through lighting and patrolling is a more sustainable solution.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to build separate, dedicated parks for women in all 250 wards of the city to provide a safe and secure environment. Only women and children will be allowed entry into these facilities.
The parks will feature female security guards stationed at entry and exit gates, along with CCTV cameras to monitor visitors. Additionally, plans include building open gyms, separate toilets, and changing rooms for women.
The decision follows a recent gang-rape incident involving a minor student at Aastha Kunj Park in South Delhi, which heightened concerns regarding the safety of women in public spaces.
