13,165 places across city identified for CCTVs installation

Indore: Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has identified 13,165 locations across the city, including private establishments and gated residential colonies, where CCTV surveillance systems will be mandatory. This initiative is a part of Indore Community Camera (Surveillance) Bylaws 2024, recently introduced by the Madhya Pradesh govt.
"The bylaws aim to leverage community surveillance as a valuable tool for crime prevention and detection.By encouraging private entities to install CCTV systems, the govt hopes to create a safer environment for residents and visitors alike," Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) CEO Divyank Singh said.
He added that the civic body, through a survey, has identified a total of 13,165 locations where installation of CCTVs as defined in the bylaws is compulsory. These private establishments and entry/exit points of gated residential colonies will soon be approached to install CCTVs as their contribution to strengthening security.
As per the bylaws, any establishment frequented by a large number of people or built-up areas of a minimum of 1500 sq ft will now be required to install CCTVs This includes commercial, industrial, religious, educational, healthcare, sports, entertainment, and public spaces. The bylaws also mandate CCTV installation at the entry and exit points of residential townships, housing societies, and gated communities. This will help to monitor activities and deter potential criminal activity.
Singh said, "A Master System Integrator (MSI) will be hired to provide us with the required dashboard and software. Some self-analytical tools will also be there in the software to identify big gatherings or incidents like fire or waterlogging for the authorities concerned to act promptly".
"MIS will also offer technical assistance and coordinate with authorities concerned and internet service providers to access footage from more than 13,000 private CCTVs," he said.
It is expected to take a maximum of six months to implement the entire plan, including hiring MSI and installing CCTVs, by the private owners/occupants of the gated colonies. To ensure effective implementation and monitoring, the govt has formed various committees and established an integrated control and command centre (ICCC), the CEO added.
The bylaws outline penalties for non-compliance, including action under relevant laws such as Information Technology Act 2000, the Police Act 1861, the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act 1956, and others.
Apart from strengthening public safety and security, IMC is expecting the community camera surveillance system to help it keep a close watch on littering, sanitation, waterlogging, along with illegal encroachments and such other activities to promptly act on them.