LUCKNOW, Feb. 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs.8.99 crore for installing 1,338 CCTV cameras and related equipment at 297 major intersections in 57 districts to improve traffic management and road safety.

A senior home department official said the administrative and financial approval was issued by the home (police) department on February 11, following a proposal from the Uttar Pradesh Police headquarters. The project targets districts not covered under existing smart city and integrated traffic management systems, aiming to strengthen traffic regulation, surveillance, and enforcement of road safety norms.

Under the plan, cameras will be installed at 150 major crossroads, with five cameras at each location, totalling ...