# Indian Cities Neglect Pedestrians Despite Nation's Walking Culture

India has historically been a country of walkers, but rapid urban development has largely ignored pedestrian needs. This has led to unsafe and unwalkable cities, highlighting a major gap in infrastructure planning that affects millions daily.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3e4enkrqro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:39:46 GMT