Safe City Project | 25 Apr 2023

Delhi is all set to implement the Safe City Project, which aims to provide better security for citizens, particularly women.

The Safe City Project is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development under the Nirbhaya Fund, aimed at creating a safe, secure, and empowering environment for women and girls in public spaces.
The project is being implemented in eight metro cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Bengaluru.
- Under the project, CCTV cameras will be installed, along with a command-and-control center with facilities for video analytics, AI, machine learning, and facial recognition.
The cost of the projects is shared in a 60:40 ratio between the Central government.

About:
- The Delhi project is fully funded by the Central government and will be implemented by the Delhi Police through the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
- RailTel and NEC India have been appointed by C-DAC to install CCTV cameras and connect them to feeders and main servers, respectively.
- Additionally, 88 Prakhar Vans equipped with mobile data terminals, body-worn cameras, and other features will be deployed across the city.
Enhancing Policing and Security through the Project:
- The Safe City Project in Delhi is an initiative that aims to enhance policing and security in the city using AI-based applications.
  - The project will use AI to assess crowds in real-time, picking up behavioral traits and discrepancies.
  - AI will immediately notify command and control centers in police headquarters, district offices, and police stations in case of deviations that indicate impending crime.
  - The project's goal is to prevent crime by providing real-time information to police officers and enabling them to take timely action.
- The project is a step forward towards a safer and more secure environment for all.