Archive · 4 Nov 2025
DMRC Disputes Survey on Non-Functional CCTV Cameras and Blind Spots
Imagine the Delhi Metro is like a big bus, and it has lots of cameras inside to keep everyone safe.
A recent study looked at some information and said that a lot of these cameras were broken every year.
But the Delhi Metro company says that's not really true.
They explained that even if one camera is having a break for fixing, the other cameras nearby can still see everything, so there are no hidden spots.
Because their cameras are usually working well, they haven't had many problems or bad things happen on the metro.
DMRC disputes a study claiming 300-500 non-functional CCTV cameras annually in trains between 2020-2024.
The study was based on RTI responses, spot checks, staff interviews, and a survey of 70 women.
DMRC states that even when cameras are under maintenance, adjacent cameras usually cover the area, preventing blind spots.
The corporation asserts that its CCTV system is robust and has prevented major untoward incidents.
DMRC claims the figures presented in the survey are misleading regarding camera functionality and blind spots.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- What
- Clarified that non-functional CCTV cameras in trains are negligible and do not create blind spots.
- When
- Ongoing, in response to a recent study covering 2020-2024.
- Where
- Delhi Metro trains and stations.
- Why
- To counter findings from a study based on an RTI response and survey which claimed a significant number of non-functional cameras.
Study Findings
DMRC Response
Number of Non-Functional CCTV Cameras
Study Findings
Claims 300-500 CCTV cameras inside Delhi Metro trains were non-functional every year between 2020 and 2024.
DMRC Response
States the number of non-functional cameras is negligible and clarifies that when cameras are under maintenance, other cameras provide coverage.
Existence of Blind Spots
Study Findings
Implied existence of blind spots due to non-functional cameras contributing to 'misleading' figures on women's safety.
DMRC Response
Asserts that even with cameras under maintenance, the covered area mostly does not have any blind spot due to adjacent camera coverage.
- Report Basis
- RTI analysis, spot checks, staff interviews, survey of 70 women (18-30 years old)
- Survey Claimed Non-Functional Cameras (2020-2024)
- 300-500 per year inside trains
- DMRC Clarification
- Non-functional cameras are rare, and areas are covered by adjacent cameras, preventing blind spots.
- DMRC Stance on Incidents
- No major untoward incidents reported due to the robust CCTV mechanism.