India, March 8 -- Streetlights across Gurugram will soon be operated through a centralised control and monitoring system (CCMS), replacing the existing practice of manually switching lights on and off across different parts of the city, Municipal Corporation of Gurugram officials said. The move aims to improve efficiency in managing the city's lighting network while reducing power wastage and operational delays.

The system will allow authorities to monitor and operate streetlights remotely from a centralised control room, ensuring that lights are switched on and off automatically at designated times. The initiative is being implemented by the MCG in coordination with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).

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