How Vadodara’s Smart Poles Are Turning Street Corners Into Urban Safety Hubs |
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........