Tirupati Smart City Goes Live

Tirupati – NEC Corporation India has launched the Smart City project in Tirupati for Tirupati Smart City Corporation Limited.

Under this project, NEC India is implementing ICT solutions throughout the city and setting up a City Operations Center (COC) in Tirupati. These include integrated services and a Unified Command and Control Centre. This will facilitate real-time data collection & analysis and two-way communications, which in turn will help to provide more efficient responses to issues related to safety, security, healthcare, the environment, and more.

Furthermore, a City Network Infrastructure and On Premises Data Centre will assist in implementing a more data-backed decision-making mechanism for the operations of the city.

D. Haritha. I.A.S., Managing Director, Tirupati Smart City Corporation Ltd., said, “Tirupati is one of the most sought after pilgrimage destinations in the country, attracting up to 80,000 visitors each day. Managing this kind of footfall while ensuring the highest order of comfort, efficiency, and safety for all is a mission-critical task. ”

Aalok Kumar, President and CEO of NEC Corporation India and Corporate Senior Vice President leading NEC’s Global Smart City Business, said, “This Smart City project from Tirupati Smart City Corporation Limited further validates our expertise in the field and solidifies India’s role in driving NEC Corporation’s Smart City initiatives on a global scale.”

Tirupati will deploy an Intelligent Traffic Management System, which will be a crucial element in streamlining traffic, managing congestion during peak hours, and minimizing road accidents.

NEC will also be supporting the authorities in Tirupati to deliver Municipal Services through systems across key areas including Facial Recognition Systems, Intelligent Video Management Systems, and the integration of feeds from existing and proposed CCTV cameras across the city.

NEC India also plans to implement Smart Water Solutions, Environmental Sensors and Public Address Systems to assist in the smooth governance of the city.

Tirupati city will have Digital Billboards and Variable Message Sign Boards deployed in designated areas. A City Collaboration Platform will also be developed to provide visitors and residents with important local information through a web portal and mobile phones.