A woman in Mumbai may have been saved from serious injury by a bystander after a construction site incident. According to a witness, a truck left the site with a tangled wire attached to scaffolding, which then collapsed, causing metal pipes to fall. The witness grabbed the woman's hand just in time, preventing her from being hit. The incident took place in Bandra-Khar, a neighborhood known for ongoing construction. The witness, who recently moved to Mumbai from Seoul, said they have become more alert while walking in the city due to the frequent hazards. This incident comes in the wake of a recent building collapse in Delhi that killed seven people. Authorities had previously raised concerns about safety in the area after 23 people died in a fire at another building months earlier. According to reports, nearly 33,000 deaths have been linked to building collapses, fires, and falls into pits or maintenance holes between 2004 and 2020. These statistics have sparked discussions about the state of urban infrastructure in India's major cities, despite the country's rapid development of new airports, highways, and luxury housing. India's cities are facing multiple challenges, including poor air quality, inadequate regulation of construction, and frequent flooding. While the country is expected to see a doubling of its urban population, reaching 951 million by 2050, more than half of the needed infrastructure has yet to be built. Experts say the issue is not a lack of rules but a lack of political will and the institutions needed to enforce them. A 1992 constitutional amendment aimed to strengthen local governance, but it has not been fully implemented. To improve safety, experts like Rahul Goel, a transportation safety professor, suggest freeing up roads for pedestrians and cyclists by reducing on-street parking. He points to the Delhi Metro as a model where rules are followed, and the environment is more orderly. Meanwhile, Geetam Tiwari, an emeritus professor, highlights the need for better compliance with construction guidelines. She notes that contractors often prioritize speed over safety, as penalties for violations are too low to deter non-compliance. She suggests that solutions require collaboration between residents, landlords, and local authorities to ensure safety and enforce regulations. In response to the Delhi collapse, the high court has ordered inspections of student accommodations, and some building owners and officials have been arrested or suspended. Ronak Sutaria, CEO of Respirer Living Sciences, is developing affordable air-quality monitors for construction sites. These devices are now installed in 5,000 locations across 10 Indian cities, helping authorities track pollution and address environmental concerns.