Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- The Maharashtra government has approved a massive surveillance expansion across the State Transport network, allocating Rs 1111 crore to install thousands of CCTV cameras in a bid to strengthen passenger safety.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Tuesday that the project is part of a broader security overhaul aimed at protecting millions of daily commuters. The decision comes amid rising concerns over possible threats from anti-social elements and the growing need for systematic monitoring across transport infrastructure.
The initiative will cover the operations of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, whose iconic red buses, popularly known as 'Laal Pari', connect major cities, towns and remote ...