India, April 30 -- The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) plans to install smart street lighting on at least 10 major city roads, modelled on Connaught Place, to improve urban infrastructure, safety and civic amenities, officials said.

The proposal, described as a first-of-its-kind initiative in Haryana, has been sent to the Urban Local Bodies Department Haryana for approval, officials said. It envisages multi-functional street poles with advanced features, including public announcement systems, emergency alerts and integrated cameras in select areas, they added.

Officials said locations were identified through a detailed ground survey, prioritising areas with poor visibility, safety concerns and inadequate lighting. Once approved, th...