In July 2026, Delhi Police issued a tender for 338 CCTV cameras equipped with facial recognition and advanced analytics, valued at Rs 15.66 crore. The cameras are intended to monitor VIP/VVIP routes and other locations during Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations at Ramlila Maidan and across Central and New Delhi districts, according to tender documents reviewed by medianama.com.
The request for proposal, issued by the Additional Commissioner of Police (Provisioning & Logistics), specifies that fixed cameras must include analytics for intrusion detection, tripwire, people counting and gathering, face recognition, and tamper detection. Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras require similar features with added object abandon/missing and motion detection. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras must also support face detection and perimeter protection. The bidding process closed on August 20, 2026.
This tender reflects Delhi Police’s increasing reliance on AI-powered surveillance technologies to enhance security during large public events. The integration of facial recognition with crowd and vehicle analytics aligns with global trends in law enforcement adopting smart city technologies. The Rs 15.66 crore tender is among the largest recent procurements for surveillance infrastructure in the capital, highlighting the government’s focus on upgrading public safety measures.
The deployment of these cameras is expected to be completed ahead of the 2027 Republic Day celebrations, with the tender documents outlining strict technical requirements to ensure comprehensive monitoring capabilities. The contract award and installation timeline will be disclosed by Delhi Police following the evaluation of bids submitted by August 20.