1.4 lakh CCTV cameras of Delhi will be replaced for national security. Foreign, especially Chinese cameras will be replaced with ‘Make in India’ systems, so that sensitive data remains safe in the country. STQC certification will be mandatory from 2026.
With the aim of strengthening national security and cyber security, work is going on at a fast pace on the plan to replace about 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras installed in Delhi. The government is considering replacing the existing cameras of foreign, especially Chinese companies, with CCTV systems developed in India, so that sensitive data can be kept safe within the country.
The decision is being taken for security reasons
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament, Prime Minister’s Office, Supreme Court, Union Ministries and many strategic institutions are present in Delhi. In such a situation, the government wants to give priority to indigenous technology to make the surveillance system of the capital more secure and reliable.
Indian companies ahead in the race
Major CCTV manufacturing companies of the country are vying for this project. Among these, the name of Sparsh has also figured prominently. The company says it developed India’s first indigenous CCTV camera in 2008 and has since installed its cameras in railway stations, airports, government buildings and large infrastructure projects like the Chenab Bridge.
System based on modern technology
According to Sparsh Chief Growth Officer Sparsh Sehgal, the company was started with the aim of reducing dependence on foreign technology. He says that today Indian CCTV cameras are being manufactured with modern features, strong cyber security and as per international quality standards.
STQC certification becomes mandatory
The government has made STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) certification mandatory for CCTV cameras from April 2026. The purpose of this system is to ensure that the cameras available in the market follow the prescribed standards related to cyber security. It is believed that this will give a boost to domestic companies and competition for foreign manufacturers will be more challenging than before.
Special focus will be on data security
Experts believe that CCTV cameras continuously monitor public places. If their data is stored on servers outside the country, security risks may increase. For this reason, under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the government wants to promote such surveillance systems whose entire data remains safe in India and there is no compromise with national security.