Delhi is set to witness a new era of smart policing, as the Delhi Police has received 75 advanced surveillance drones from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW). This initiative marks a major step towards strengthening technology-driven security in the national capital, home to over 20 million citizens.
The drones, handed over on the occasion of the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, include 1 large, 15 medium, and 59 small surveillance drones, making the system flexible for different policing needs.
Women to Lead the Command
In a standout achievement, 108 women police personnel have been specially trained under the initiative “Netra-Netrutva-Naari” (Vision-Leadership-Women) to operate and manage these drones. This highlights a major push for women-led policing in technology roles, symbolizing empowerment and modern leadership.
Where Will These Drones Be Used?
The drones will be deployed across:
All 15 police districts
Crime Branch
Traffic Police
Railways & Metro Units
For purposes including:
High-altitude surveillance
Crowd management during festivals & markets
Crime scene documentation
Disaster response operations
Designed with Academic–Police Collaboration
These drones were developed/assembled by girl students of IGDTUW with industry support, showcasing the success of academia–governance partnerships in innovation.
A formal MoU was also signed between Delhi Police and IGDTUW to continue collaboration in emerging technologies such as:
●Drone operations
●Data analytics
●Image processing
●Blockchain analysis
Privacy & Safety Assured
Delhi Police has already drafted Standard Operating Procedures to ensure:
Data security
Human rights safeguards
Compliance with Drone Rules 2021
No unauthorized personal surveillance
A Safer, Smarter Delhi
This initiative reflects a future where policing goes beyond patrolling – using technology to predict, prevent, and respond to challenges swiftly. As officials stated, this partnership strengthens the mission of building a safer and smarter Delhi for all.
