The Government of India announced the Smart City Mission to promote infrastructural development, a five-year program initiated in 2022 for citizen-friendly urban planning and improving the overall infrastructure to promote economic growth. According to the Union Cabinet, the Government of India approved a budget of INR 98,000 crores for the development of 100 cities and the maintenance of 500 more. (Source)

The Smart City Project aims to improve the quality of life by planning and implementing smart infrastructure solutions and generating employment. This project aims to achieve better infrastructure, environment, lifestyle, education, effective governance along with excellent healthcare, well-connected & comfortable transportation, better hygiene, water and sanitation, excellent town planning and sustainable development.

India is keen to revolutionize its urban mobility landscape. Network Video Surveillance (NVS) emerges as an essential feature for Integrated Traffic Management. The integration of NVS into traffic control systems will optimize vehicular flow and create safer, well-connected urban environments.

Smart Cities with Canon's NVS

With the rapid urbanization and project planning for smart cities, city surveillance systems, adaptive traffic control systems, intelligent traffic management, smart parking, lighting, variable message signage, environment sensors, intelligent poles and emergency response system powered with integrated command and control center, have become the need of the hour. Integrated Traffic Management addresses the issues of traffic congestion, vehicular pollution, road safety, and law enforcement.

Considering the need of the hour, Canon's Network Video Surveillance (NVS) system comes forth as a viable solution. Through a diverse range of advanced features, NVS provides intelligent and reliable surveillance by employing a network-based apparatus which enables real-time data transmission and vigilance.

The strategically positioned cameras capture critical areas of public places, transportation hubs, and commercial districts, providing continuous monitoring and quick response to potential threats or security breaches.

Apart from safety, Canon's Network Video Surveillance (NVS) plays a key role in optimizing traffic management. Advanced traffic cameras equipped with analytics monitor traffic flow, detect congestion and identify areas prone to blockages. Using the data, traffic management centers implement dynamic traffic control measures, minimizing gridlock and promoting smoother mobility for commuters.

NVS goes beyond and creates a comprehensive environmental monitoring system on waste management, noise levels, and air quality which allows urban planners to make informed decisions and promote eco-friendly behaviour, reduce pollution, and enhance the urban environment. NVS also analyzes crowd movements and densities for effective crowd control strategies.

As India moves towards its goal of smart cities, rapid urbanization will take place and NVS will create safer and healthier environments by providing intelligent surveillance solutions. An Integrated Traffic Management System will reduce emissions, save fuel costs, prevent accidents, improve accessibility, decrease travel time, reduce noise pollution, improve air quality, and prevent congestion.

Canon's dedication to innovation and technology ensures that Network Video Surveillance (NVS) will stay at the center of urban innovation, playing an important role in building the cities of tomorrow - connected, secure, and prosperous. Let's move towards building greener smart cities.

(This "Security Blogs" Published in September 2023 Edition)