Source: The post is based on the article “Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023
What is the News?
Delhi will soon have a seamless network of sensors implemented as part of the first phase of the Safe City Project.
What is the Safe City Project?
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.
Aim: To create a safe, secure, and empowering environment for women and girls in public spaces.
Cities covered: 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.
Funded by: The cost of the projects is shared in a 60:40 ratio between the Central government and State concerned. However, in Delhi, the project is fully funded by the Centre.
What is Nirbhaya Fund?
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