This article was originally published on the NITI Frontier Tech Respository.

These poles do far more than offer free internet. Equipped with CCTV cameras, public address systems, environmental sensors, emergency call boxes, and digital displays, they function as urban alert systems that respond to both emergencies and day-to-day operational needs.

Their integration with Vadodara’s ICCC allows officials to:

Receive real-time environmental data

Monitor crowded public spaces

Push instant alerts in emergencies

Use video feeds and sensor data to direct law enforcement or public health actions

From flood warnings to civil disturbances, this hardware acts as an extension of........

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