By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: A safety audit for women was conducted in Tondiarpet as part of the first phase of the safety audit that looked at access roads to schools, colleges, and public areas like markets, availability of toilets, safety in bus stops, etc. While the draft report was ready on the Tondiarpet audit, the final report would be ready soon, following which other areas would be audited. The audit was performed under the city corporation’s ‘Gender lab’ project, set up as part of the Chennai City Partnership, with assistance from the World Bank. The lab aimed at improving the safety of women in public places and making public transport gender inclusive. Now, the city corporation had begun the process to hire three consultants with experience in gender analysis, urban development, and public policy among other areas for the gender lab.

Source: Indian Express November 26, 2021 12:51 UTC