Overview

• UPSIDA and Central Electronics Limited signed the agreement on August 22 to advance sustainable, smart infrastructure across industrial areas in the state.
• The framework calls for rooftop and ground-mounted solar, solar street lighting, hybrid systems, and energy storage to improve energy efficiency.
• Planned upgrades include smart surveillance with CCTV, access control, public address systems, a centralized monitoring dashboard, Wi‑Fi zones, IoT-based asset tracking, and data analytics.
• Provisions cover EV charging integrated with renewable power alongside modernization of civil, mechanical, and electrical systems with a focus on green buildings, water conservation, and efficiency.
• Next steps include feasibility studies, detailed project reports, training, and policy guidance, while funding, pilot locations, and rollout timelines have not yet been disclosed.