Inspired by the vision of the world’s popular leader and Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri **Narendra Modi Ji** for a technologically empowered and developed India, Shri **Kuljeet Singh Chahal**, Hon’ble Vice Chairperson, NDMC, today conducted an on-ground review of the preparations underway in the NDMC area for the **“India AI Impact Summit 2026”** (16–20 February 2026).
He stated that NDMC is fully prepared to welcome global delegates and will present a safe, smart, and clean capital city.
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Shri Chahal said that NDMC is working in alignment with the Summit’s theme *“Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya”*, which means *Welfare for All, Happiness for All*. The theme is based on three guiding principles—*People, Planet, and Progress*—and NDMC is implementing these values across all its initiatives to create a smart, inclusive, and future-ready capital.
The review began at the **NDMC Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC)**, which Shri Chahal described as the *“third eye of the city”* during the Summit. He informed that **333 NDMC CCTV cameras**, **183 Delhi Police cameras**, and **214 PWD cameras** are integrated with the ICCC for round-the-clock surveillance. NDMC is working closely with the Delhi Traffic Police, and a dedicated traffic helpline has been established at the Control Room. Senior Delhi Police officers—**Shri Deepak Purohit, Joint Commissioner, New Delhi Range; Shri Hukmaram, Additional DCP, New Delhi; Shri Devesh Kumar Mahla, Deputy Commissioner, New Delhi District; and Shri D.K. Gupta, Additional CP, Traffic Zone–II**—along with senior NDMC officials including **Shri Rakesh Kumar, Secretary; Shri H.P. Singh, Chief Engineer; Dr. Shakuntala Srivastava, Chief Medical Officer (Health); Shri Dabas, Director (Horticulture); Shri Radha Kishan, Director (Public Relations)** and other officers were present on the occasion.
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Shri Chahal stated that through the CCTV network, various NDMC services and civic operations are continuously monitored for prompt resolution.
He further informed that all sanitation and service vehicles are being tracked through **GPS**, including **959 RFID-enabled bins, 10 jetting machines, 12 mechanical road sweepers, 8 anti-smog guns, and 14 water tankers**. Each vehicle’s route, distance, and activity are monitored, and alerts are generated if any vehicle exits NDMC limits. **Ninety-nine hot spots** have been identified at hotels, markets, and high-footfall areas, where garbage is collected multiple times daily.
For environmental safety, **20 air quality sensors** have been installed across the NDMC area, monitoring **6 to 8 parameters** and generating alerts for concerned departments in case of any abnormality. All complaints received through the **NDMC 311 App**, phone calls, and websites are centrally monitored at the ICCC and automatically routed to the concerned officers with real-time status updates to citizens.
He added that **24×7 staffing** has been deployed at the ICCC, including Directors, Joint Directors, Nodal Officers, and representatives from all concerned departments.
After reviewing the Command & Control Centre, Shri Chahal inspected various on-ground arrangements across the NDMC area. He said that a large-scale **beautification drive** is underway, with **over 15,000 decorative plants, 4,000 hanging baskets, 15 floral boards, and 23 floral fountains** being installed. A **Tulip Festival at Shanti Path** will also be organised during the Summit. All **41 major roads** are being upgraded with new signage, road markings, footpaths, street lighting, and safety devices, while prominent buildings and junctions are being specially illuminated.
For sanitation, 41 critical roads are under 24×7 monitoring, supported by mechanised sweeping, night-time garbage lifting, active transfer stations, and a strict **zero-accumulation policy**.
During the field inspection, Shri Chahal, along with departmental heads, covered **Palika Kendra, Tolstoy Marg, Janpath, Windsor Roundabout, Ashoka Road, C-Hexagon, Akbar Road, Prime Minister’s Roundabout, Teen Murti Roundabout, MTC Road, and Sardar Patel Marg up to PSOI**.
Shri Chahal stated that **under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji**, Artificial Intelligence has emerged not just as a technology but as a strong pillar of the global economy, innovation, and employment generation. Through the **India AI Impact Summit 2026**, India will showcase its technological capabilities and global leadership. He said that this Summit is among the most significant global events of its kind ever held in a developing nation and will mark a milestone in India’s journey toward global leadership in AI.
Shri Chahal appreciated the Chairperson, Secretary, Financial Advisor, and all NDMC officers, engineers, and field staff for their tireless efforts, stating that they are working day and night to prepare the capital for the Summit. He expressed confidence that NDMC will present a **clean, safe, beautiful, and smart capital city** to the world in line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.
