Why CCTV Manufacturers Are Turning to ‘Make in India’ Now. Earlier this year, a security upgrade planned for Indian Railways’ Eastern Zone came to a sudden halt. The project aimed to install AI-powered CCTV cameras in trains and stations. But when officials found that many of the shortlisted cameras were Chinese-made, the installation was paused.
As India Today reported, this isn’t an isolated case. Similar concerns have come up in ports, metros, and government surveillance projects. The issue is that while the CCTV camera may be installed in India, the actual control can sit in another country, built into the software.
