"The National Annual Report and Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025 conducted by National Commission for Women surveyed 12,770 women in 31 cities across the South Asian nation. It ranked Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar and Gangtok among the safest cities for women, while Delhi, Kolkata and Jaipur were among the least safe. About 40% of women in urban India reported feeling unsafe, while 7% said they had experienced harassment over the past year, with young women aged 18 to 24 found to be most vulnerable."
"Mumbai ranks safest, Delhi among the worst "Having lived in Delhi and now in Mumbai, I find Delhi streets are poorly lit and unsafe. I faced ogling, eve-teasing [public sexual harassment] and inappropriate touching on buses while I was a college student. Even in upscale areas, I was chased by drunk men. You are always on high alert, especially after 8:30 at night," said Bollywood costume designer, Manoshi Nath."
""the constant fear of potential violence always lingers in the mind, normalized to the point that many don't see this as a serious issue.""
Rapid urban expansion in India coincides with widespread feelings of insecurity among women. Surveys across 31 cities show about 40% of urban women feel unsafe and 7% experienced harassment in the past year, with women aged 18–24 particularly vulnerable. City rankings place Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar and Gangtok among safer cities and Delhi, Kolkata and Jaipur among the least safe. Perceptions of safety decline after dark and on public transport. Firsthand accounts report eve-teasing, inappropriate touching and chasing, while experts warn that technical fixes like cameras and lighting alone cannot guarantee true urban safety.
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