Times News NetworkNew Delhi: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is executing the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, is installing 250 CCTV cameras and LED streetlights outside Namo Bharat stations using the Nirbhaya Fund to ensure safer access. It will also procure pink e-autos operated by women to strengthen last-mile connectivity.NCRTC, which received Rs 5 crore from the Nirbhaya Fund in the current financial year, has also launched a gender sensitisation campaign titled ‘Aakankshaon Ke Pankh’. The campaign was formally launched at the Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station on Tuesday and aims to raise awareness on women’s safety while highlighting measures undertaken across the Namo Bharat system to provide a secure travel environment.An NCRTC official said that CCTV cameras are already installed inside trains and station premises. “Of the 250 CCTV cameras planned outside stations, installation has been completed at some locations, including Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and stations in Meerut such as Begumpul, Brahmpuri, Meerut North and Rithani,” the official said, adding, LED streetlights have been installed outside all stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor to reduce blind spots.For last-mile connectivity, the Nirbhaya Fund will be used to deploy pink e-autos driven by women from Namo Bharat stations. Currently, similar services are operational at several metro stations.Other measures include an SOS feature on the ‘Namo Bharat Connect’ mobile app, a dedicated women’s safety helpline and awareness initiatives through films, nukkad nataks, workshops and community engagement activities. A ‘Gratitude Wall’ was inaugurated at the Sarai Kale Khan station, inviting commuters to share handwritten notes recognising women who have influenced their lives. The wall will remain at the station for the coming months to encourage public participation, the official said.Speaking at the campaign launch, NCRTC managing director Shalabh Goel said the five-year initiative aims to build awareness and encourage social participation to ensure a safe and reliable commute for women across the Namo Bharat system.
