Surat: In a significant step towards making the city smarter, safer and equipped with technology-based security systems, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated the state-of-the-art CCTV command and control centre Netram at the Surat Police Commissioner’s office.
Developed through a combination of public participation and the latest technology, as per agency report, the centre is expected to substantially strengthen the surveillance and monitoring capabilities of Surat Police. The existing command and control room has been upgraded and centralised to create Netram, which now features high-resolution display walls and advanced monitoring systems, enabling clearer and real-time observation of different parts of the city.
The new facility also provides live monitoring from three body-worn cameras, enhancing transparency in field operations and facilitating faster response during ground-level action. With this integration, officers at the centre can closely track movements and situations as they unfold on the streets.
A total of 1,460 CCTV cameras have been allocated for the city, of which 1,333 have already been installed. At present, 709 cameras are operational and are keeping watch over main roads, crowded localities, public places and sensitive points. This network is aimed at making the city’s security arrangements more alert, coordinated and effective.
The live feed from Surat Police’s Netram will also be monitored from Tri-Netram located in Gandhinagar. After the planned software upgrades, the live stream will be accessible from the offices of the Director General of Police and the Chief Minister as well. This linkage is expected to enable quicker decision-making and more coordinated action during emergency or special situations.
The inauguration event was attended by Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot, Joint Police Commissioner (Sector 2) K. N. Damor, Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Raghvendra Vats, Special Police Commissioner Vabang Zameer and several other senior officials, marking a major milestone in the city’s evolving security infrastructure.
