Indian roads ignore pedestrian needs, say experts

Indian cities are designed for cars, not for the millions who walk daily, including schoolchildren, workers, and vendors.

A policymaker in a road project meeting dismissed walkability as a European concept, despite India's deep walking tradition.

India's historical roads, like the ancient Uttara Path and Dakshina Path, were built for walkers and today survive as highways that ignore pedestrians.

Designing for pedestrians is framed as pro-city and anti-car, not anti-car, and essential for reducing congestion.