India, Feb. 10 -- The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) plans to install Centralised Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) panels across all zones to centrally operate and monitor street lights through a digital control system, officials said on Monday.

The project, estimated to cost around Rs.8 crore, aims to improve efficiency, reduce electricity wastage and ensure faster fault detection and repairs, officials said. The system will also extend the lifespan of lighting infrastructure through regulated voltage and controlled usage patterns, they added.

According to civic officials, more than 100,000 street lights will be brought under a centralised network that will enable remote switching and real-time monitoring from a dedicated con...