Overview

• The overhaul covers all PWD-managed lights, with about 45,000 high-pressure sodium units to be replaced and existing LEDs to be upgraded as connected smart fittings.
• Under the EMI, or pay-after-performance, approach, contractors receive monthly payments only once lights are fully operational, making them accountable for uptime and maintenance.
• Each light will connect to a central dashboard and a public mobile app that shows real-time status, enables complaints, and supports automatic switching at dusk.
• The government estimates yearly savings of roughly ₹31.53 crore from lower electricity consumption and maintenance, alongside reduced emissions and better night-time safety.
• PWD will enforce time-bound repairs for reported faults and is considering regulated advertising on poles as an additional revenue source, which is not yet final.