Delhi to Get 50,000 New CCTVs and Smart Streetlights
CM Rekha Gupta announces 50,000 new CCTV cameras and smart streetlights with automatic fault detection to improve Delhi's safety and infrastructure.
In a major move to bolster urban safety and infrastructure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a massive plan to install 50,000 new CCTV cameras across the capital. This initiative will be accompanied by the introduction of smart streetlights equipped with automatic fault detection technology to ensure a safer and better-lit city.
Focus on Maintenance and Reliability
Addressing concerns raised by student representatives from Delhi University colleges regarding urban safety, the Chief Minister emphasized that the new infrastructure will not just be installed, but strictly maintained. To prevent the common issue of non-functional surveillance equipment, the proposed CCTV cameras will be managed under Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC).
This strategy ensures regular servicing and immediate repairs, preventing cameras from becoming useless due to technical delays. Similarly, the new smart streetlights will be integrated into an Integrated Command and Control System. This advanced system will automatically identify faults, allowing contractors to fix broken lights promptly under strict AMC agreements.
Political Friction: CM Targets Opposition
While discussing urban development, the Chief Minister also engaged in a sharp political exchange. Gupta accused the opposition, specifically naming Rahul Gandhi, of prioritizing political ambitions over the welfare of the public.
The Chief Minister made these remarks following allegations regarding the mistreatment of a female journalist during a recent protest involving Rahul Gandhi. Gupta claimed that the opposition's actions are aimed at damaging the administrative system to serve their own political interests.
"They don't care about party workers, they don't care about the public, they don't care about reporters, nor do they care about police personnel," Gupta stated, alleging that the opposition is attempting to mislead the public and harm the state and the nation.