With rapid urbanisation, increasing population, and the growing use of technology posing new challenges to public safety, the Government of Telangana and the Telangana Police are implementing the Safe City Project by leveraging advanced technologies to build a safer and smarter urban environment. The project primarily aims to ensure enhanced safety and security for women, children, senior citizens, pedestrians, and the general public.
As part of efforts to further strengthen the implementation of the Safe City Project, Director General of Police, Telangana, Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, chaired a high-level review meeting at the DGP Office on Thursday. The meeting was attended by senior police officers along with officials from GHMC and various government departments to review the progress of ongoing initiatives.
Technology-Driven Measures for a Safer City
The DGP directed officials to maximise the use of advanced technologies such as high-definition CCTV surveillance systems, Integrated Command and Control Centres, Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), Emergency Response Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and smart monitoring solutions for effective crime prevention, traffic management, and rapid emergency response.
He stressed that technology-driven policing should continue to play a pivotal role in making Hyderabad one of the safest metropolitan cities in the country.
More Mobile She Toilets for Women's Convenience
Giving priority to women's safety and convenience, the DGP reviewed the status of Mobile She Toilets operating across Hyderabad. Officials informed that 12 mobile She Toilets are currently functional across the city. The DGP directed that 12 additional Mobile She Toilets be installed to provide clean, safe, and accessible sanitation facilities for women at important public locations.
Appreciation for She Teams and Bharosa Centres
The DGP appreciated the effective work being carried out by She Teams, Bharosa Centres, the HawkEye App, Safe Travel initiatives, and public awareness campaigns in ensuring women's safety.He emphasised that all stakeholder departments should work in close coordination so that women can move freely and confidently throughout the city without fear.
Strengthening CCTV Surveillance Network
The meeting reviewed the progress of CCTV surveillance under the Safe City Project.
During Phase-I, a total of 2,306 CCTV cameras have already been installed and are operational, including:
Hyderabad Commissionerate – 974 cameras
Cyberabad Commissionerate – 574 cameras
Rachakonda Commissionerate – 758 cameras
Under Phase-II, installation of 862 additional CCTV cameras is under progress:
Hyderabad – 452 cameras; Cyberabad – 297 cameras; Rachakonda – 113 cameras
The DGP instructed officials to ensure that all CCTV cameras remain fully functional at all times for effective surveillance and crime detection.
Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Management
Reviewing road safety initiatives, officials informed that pedestrian signals have been installed at 77 locations across the city. The DGP also directed GHMC officials to repair and ensure proper functioning of the 404 traffic signals already installed so that both motorists and pedestrians can travel safely.
He further instructed officials to introduce special traffic management measures in congestion-prone areas and improve pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Public Awareness Through Mobile Campaign Vehicles
The DGP directed officials to effectively utilise the city's public address and awareness vehicles to educate citizens on Safe City initiatives, women's safety, traffic rules, cybercrime prevention, and anti-drug campaigns.
He observed that public awareness remains one of the strongest tools in preventing crime and ensuring safer communities.
Stating that Telangana has emerged as a model State in adopting technology-driven policing, Sri C.V. Anand said the Safe City Project would further strengthen crime prevention, improve emergency response, and enhance the quality of life for citizens through coordinated efforts of the Police, GHMC, and other government departments.
The meeting was attended by **DGP Sri C.V. Anand, IPS; DG (Law & Order) Sri Mahesh Bhagwat, IPS; DG, Women Safety Wing, Ms. Charu Sinha, IPS; IG (P&L) Sri Gajarao Bhupal, IPS; Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sri C.V. Sajjanar, IPS; Cyberabad Police Commissioner Sri Ramesh Reddy, IPS; Malkajgiri Police Commissioner Ms. Sumathi, IPS; Future City Police Commissioner Sri Tarun Joshi, IPS; GHMC Commissioner Sri R.V. Karnan, IAS; Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner Ms. Srujana; Malkajgiri Municipal Commissioner Sri Krishna Reddy; Transport Commissioner Sri Ilambarthi; Commissioner, Women & Child Welfare Department, Ms. Shruti Ojha, IAS, along with senior officers from the Police Department, GHMC, Municipal Administration, Transport Department and other stakeholder departments.
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