LG Launches Integrated Control Centre to Ensure Tourist Safety

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated a CCTV surveillance system with an integrated command & control centre (ICCC) to boost real-time monitoring of pilgrims at the famous three-peaked cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra.

- HT Correspondent

JAMMU:

The ₹20 crore project is set to give major impetus to the security grid and crowd management. Under the project, the ICCC, established at Katra and seven sub-control centres, will ensure 24x7 monitoring of all vulnerable and high-traffic zones and enable proactive and prompt response to crowd build-up, security breaches, or medical emergencies.

"Cutting-edge technology will enable real-time monitoring and crowd management for safety, security of devotees and it will ensure hassle-free pilgrimage," Sinha said, adding that actionable insights gleaned from the system will enable prompt response in emergencies.

Over 700 cameras have been deployed across the shrine area, including 170 new high-definition IP cameras, and integration of more than 500 existing cameras, covering all critical and vulnerable locations, including entry and exit points, gathering areas, and the pilgrimage track.