Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Delhi's PWD CCTV Grid Aids Police in 10,000+ Cases; Expansion Planned
Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) has installed many CCTV cameras that help police solve cases.
Since 2020, these cameras have helped in over 10,000 cases.
The government is now planning to add more cameras and improve the system to better help the police and keep people safe.
Delhi PWD's CCTV network has assisted police in over 10,000 cases since 2020
Footage from 12,000+ CCTVs shared with police, 10,000+ court summons attended
CCTVs help detect fires, accidents, and medical emergencies
Delhi government plans to install 50,000 more cameras and develop new monitoring system
Access to CCTV feeds restricted, software upgrades and online portal planned
- Who
- Delhi PWD and Delhi Police
- What
- Used CCTV footage to aid in cases and planned expansion of CCTV network
- When
- Since 2020 for existing cases, ongoing for expansion
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To improve safety, aid investigations, and maintain law and order
Proponents of CCTV expansion
Privacy advocates
Efficacy of CCTVs
Proponents of CCTV expansion
CCTVs have proven useful in solving cases and deterring crime
Privacy advocates
CCTVs may infringe on privacy and civil liberties
Access to CCTV feeds
Proponents of CCTV expansion
Restricting access to authorized personnel is necessary for security
Privacy advocates
Limiting access may hinder transparency and accountability
- Total CCTVs installed
- 1.40 lakh
- Cases aided by CCTV footage
- Over 10,000 since 2020
- Court summons attended
- Over 10,000
- Planned new cameras
- 50,000
- Estimated cost for maintenance
- Rs 201 crore for 3 years