India, Nov. 5 -- New Delhi

The Public Works Department (PWD) is set to start a 30-day trial of using robotic closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera technology to conduct a conditional assessment of Delhi's stormwater drains and sewer pipelines, for a small area in south Delhi.

The project will rely on a high-resolution robotic pipeline CCTV camera system to identify blockages, structural defects and flow issues, allowing engineers to plan future de-silting and rehabilitation with precision and in real time, officials said.

"We are hiring a contractor for the pilot to undertake online robotic inspection without any stoppage of flow and will ensure real-time assessment while keeping the drainage system functional. The work will also inc...