Securing India’s Smart Cities 2026: The Rise of Platform-First, AI-Driven Urban Safety
As India's smart city mission enters its second phase, the core of 2026 will shift from hardware deployment to platform integration and data-driven governance. The deep integration of national projects with the "Safe City Plan" has given rise to a focus on high-resolution cameras that support AI video analysis, centralized management platforms, and privacy protection, aiming to address the comprehensive governance needs from traffic congestion to public safety.