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Smart Cities Boost Women's Safety, Face ICCC Viability Concerns

1/2/2025

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In a groundbreaking initiative, over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes have been installed across 93 smart cities, significantly enhancing women's safety and curbing crime. Yet, a cautionary report from IIT Kharagpur raises alarms about the financial viability of Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs), calling for urgent reforms to ensure their sustainability in urban governance.

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In a groundbreaking initiative, over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes have been installed across 93 smart cities, significantly enhancing women's safety and curbing crime. Yet, a cautionary report from IIT Kharagpur raises alarms about the financial viability of Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs), calling for urgent reforms to ensure their sustainability in urban governance.