Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Plans 1 Lakh Smart Lights, 50K CCTVs

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday, October 27, that the state government plans to install one lakh smart streetlights and 50,000 CCTV cameras across the capital to enhance women's safety.

She made the announcement at Delhi University's Daulat Ram College while inaugurating the institution's Centenary Academic Building, Computer Centre and Skill Development Centre.

Rekha explained that the smart streetlights would be connected to a Control and Command Centre, enabling authorities to identify faulty lights and ensure their repair within a specified timeframe. The installation of additional CCTV cameras is also expected to improve surveillance across Delhi.

Addressing the students, Rekha stressed that every girl should have the freedom to pursue her ambitions without fear. She reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding women's safety, dignity and rights across the capital.

Key Highlights:

• Delhi plans to install one lakh smart streetlights and 50,000 CCTV cameras to improve women's safety
• Rekha Gupta launches the ‘Miss DRC Talent Hunt’ and highlights the importance of self-defence training
• Gupta calls for greater women's empowerment through skill-based education, confidence and equal opportunities

She said that women can't take the weight of responsibilities towards their own safety and society's mentality needs to be changed by allowing boys and teaching them to respect women rather than restrict them.

She highlighted that emphasis should be placed on skill-based education and making the youth self-reliant and prepared for life's challenges, rather than just degrees. She also gave a pledge for the upgrading of the college auditorium.

The ‘Miss DRC Talent Hunt’ for students was also launched by Gupta. The students of Mahila Vikas Samiti showcased the self-defence techniques and said that it gives confidence and courage to them for helping them with the challenging situations, she added.

She encouraged students to voice their concerns about harassment and intimidation, and to follow their instincts, choices and the paths they take without fear.

Rekha emphasized the need to develop the concept of an environment that would allow women to avail of education, employment and public spaces without fear. Collaborative action of the government, educational institutions and society is crucial to dealing with harassment and building women's security, she said. She also urged students to build confidence and to learn skills and take an active role in creating their future.

Rekha also spoke with the students of Daulat Ram College, underlining the role of educational institutes in the promotion of women empowerment. Colleges can develop and shape young women to become independent, confident and leaders through skill development and self-defence training and by providing them opportunities to display their skills.