A broken streetlight creates a safety risk for every person walking or driving after dark. Studies show that areas with good street lighting have up to 36% lower crime rates than poorly lit areas.

The Scale of the Problem

Indian cities are battling a massive streetlight maintenance backlog. Mumbai alone has thousands of non-functional streetlights at any given time. Many remain broken for months because citizens do not know how to report them effectively.

💡 Municipal corporations are legally obligated to maintain streetlights and respond to formal complaints within a specified timeframe.

How to Report a Broken Streetlight

  • Note the pole number written on the pole itself
  • Take a photo showing the dark area and the pole
  • Submit on FixMyArea with the exact GPS pin
  • Share with neighbours to get more support votes
  • Your complaint creates a paper trail authorities cannot ignore

Most municipal corporations commit to fixing streetlights within 48-72 hours of a formal complaint. Community pressure through FixMyArea speeds this up significantly.