Delhi Police partners with C‑DoT on AI surveillance systems
Delhi Police announced a partnership with C‑DoT to deploy enhanced surveillance and communications solutions, including facial recognition, as part of a 'smart policing' push. The deal underscores public‑sector demand for AI and security vendors delivering integrated field solutions. (telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com)
The memorandum of understanding was signed on March 28, 2026, and commits C‑DoT to deploy nine indigenously developed solutions for Delhi Police. (pib.gov.in) Named deployments listed in the MoU include C‑DoT’s Facial Recognition System (FRS) branded as FraudPro, the SAMVAD unified‑communication platform, SAMVAD Prime secure handset messaging, C‑DOT Meet video‑conferencing, and the Mission Critical Services (MCX) platform. (pib.gov.in) The package also specifies an Intelligent Attendance System using facial biometrics, a Cell Broadcast Solution for geo‑targeted public alerts, and an AI‑powered Trinetra Security Operations Centre (SOC) for continuous cybersecurity monitoring. (pib.gov.in) C‑DoT’s quantum security offerings cited in the release include the Compact Encryption Module (CEM), a Quantum Secure Smart Video Phone (QSSVIP), and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) capabilities intended to deliver quantum‑resilient voice, video and data links. (pib.gov.in) The signing ceremony was attended by Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha and C‑DoT CEO Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, who were quoted as highlighting the push for indigenous, secure policing solutions. (pib.gov.in) C‑DoT’s public summary describes SAMVAD as supporting one‑to‑one and group chats plus audio/video calls and data sharing, while MCX is presented as a low‑latency, private communications platform tailored for emergencies and large‑scale operations. (pib.gov.in)
