Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Delhi Finds 7,500 CCTV Cameras Non-Functional
In Delhi, more than 7,500 CCTV cameras were found not working.
These cameras were supposed to make the city safer.
The reasons they aren't working include power cuts, technical problems, theft, and vandalism.
The government is planning to install 50,000 more cameras and is working on better ways to maintain the existing ones.
Right now, a company called Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) is in charge of fixing the cameras.
The government wants to make sure all the cameras work properly to keep Delhi safe.
Over 7,500 CCTV cameras in Delhi were found non-functional due to various reasons including power cuts, technical faults, theft, and vandalism.
The Delhi government plans to install 50,000 additional CCTV cameras across the city.
Maintenance of the cameras is currently handled by Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL).
The government is considering a consolidated tender for better maintenance of the CCTV cameras in the future.
The estimated cost for installing new cameras is Rs 100 crore, which includes installation and maintenance.
- Who
- Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi government, Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL)
- What
- Over 7,500 CCTV cameras found non-functional in Delhi
- When
- Safety audit conducted last year, future tender planned
- Where
- Across Delhi, including public spaces, markets, roads, residential colonies, and business centers
- Why
- To increase safety and surveillance in the city
- Total CCTV cameras installed
- 2.8 lakh
- Non-functional cameras found
- 7,535
- Reasons for non-functionality
- Power cuts, technical faults, theft, vandalism, relocation
- Maintenance contractor
- Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL)
- Planned additional cameras
- 50,000
- Estimated cost for new cameras
- Rs 100 crore
- Current maintenance tender status
- Separate company in charge
- Future tender plan
- Consolidated tender for maintenance
