Lahore to Monitor Sanitation in Real Time via Safe City Cameras
The Punjab government has directed all local waste management authorities—including LWMC—to link with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) for live monitoring of street cleanliness across Lahore. Cameras will now track sanitation operations, and violations will be flagged and addressed quickly .
🚛 Coordination at the PSCA Control Center
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Each waste management company is required to assign representatives to the PSCA control room, where they will monitor live CCTV feeds, identify neglected areas, and report gaps in cleaning coverage .
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This builds on previous agreements between PSCA and LWMC to integrate digital tools into everyday cleaning and sanitation enforcement .
📸 Eid Campaign Sets Precedent
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During Eid ul‑Adha, Safe City cameras were used to monitor garbage collection, animal waste disposal, and unauthorized dumping. Authorities distributed over 3.2 million biodegradable bags and utilized the network to enforce environmental rules along canals .
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The sanitation efforts were overseen by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif via the live control feed, who confirmed that camera-based oversight will remain central to future operations .
📊 Widening the Network
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The Safe Cities initiative now covers 19 districts in Punjab, and aims to install 5,000 cameras by mid‑2025. Initially built for security and traffic, the network now plays a significant role in environmental and municipal monitoring .
🌐 Why This Matters: Cleanliness & Accountability
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Camera-based surveillance allows for faster detection and response to waste accumulation and illegal dumping.
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Direct coordination between PSCA and LWMC ensures greater accountability, minimizing delays and unaddressed sanitation issues.
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The expanded role of PSCA underscores an evolving model where urban cleaning is managed with digital tools and integration between authorities.
✅ Key Highlights
| Focus Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Live Monitoring | Real-time video feeds oversee sanitation operations |
| Liaison by Authorities | Waste companies must station staff at PSCA control rooms |
| Integrated Effort | Camera data used for enforcement, scheduling, and response |
| Proven Approach | Model tested during Eid-ul-Adha seasonal cleanups |
| Network Expansion | Safe City coverage to all major districts with 5,000 cameras planned |
