Delhi Finds Over 7,500 Non-Functional CCTV Cameras, Plans Maintenance Overhaul

A safety audit by Delhi's Public Works Department found over 7,500 CCTV cameras across the city offline due to power cuts, technical faults, theft, vandalism, or relocation. Since 2020, about 2.8 lakh cameras have been installed in public areas and connected to the Central Command Center. The government plans to install 50,000 more cameras and improve maintenance by issuing a consolidated tender, currently managed by Bharat Electronics Limited under the Defence Ministry. Camera functionality fluctuates in real time.