Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 10 (HBTV): In continuation of efforts to position Guwahati as the Gateway to Southeast Asia, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the first phase of the Smart Street Lighting with Centralized Control and Monitoring Systems (CCMS). 

The event was held at Nandi Mikir Primary School in Chachal, Guwahati on Wednesday evening.

It may be noted that the total expenditure for this project, implemented under Guwahati Smart City Limited, is estimated at INR 83.96 crore. 

As part of the initiative, 20,667 smart streetlights are slated for installation, of which over 11,000 have already been powered. With the installation of 10,000 streetlights, 944 lanes within the city have now been illuminated. 

The system is equipped with advanced cloud-based management technology, enabling remote operation and adjustment of light intensity. 

The project features a cloud-based management system that allows for the remote operation and adjustment of light intensity. It is also equipped with a web-based CCMS for enhanced remote monitoring and control.

To conserve energy and reduce operational costs, the system would automatically decrease the intensity of the street lights after midnight. 

Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma remarked on the present State government's ongoing efforts over the past two to three years to enhance lighting across several areas of Guwahati by eliminating darkness. 

He highlighted that in 2023, the Guwahati Utility Corporation was formed as a joint venture between the Guwahati Municipal Corporation and the Government of Assam to modernise the city's streetlight system. 

"This corporation has been tasked with integrating smart technology into the streetlight network, enabling centralised control through a single command centre, with the added convenience of mobile app-based management," he said. 

(ANI)