Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to use technology to make Andhra Pradesh a crime-free state. He said that technology should be used more in the case of those who commit crimes under the guise of politics. He clarified that crime hotspots should be constantly monitored with CCTV cameras. Siren warnings should be issued in advance in places where lightning strikes. The CM directed the use of blockchain technology for the security of government records.
Chandrababu Naidu said that some people are cleverly committing crimes under the guise of politics and blaming the government for it, and instructed officials to be more vigilant about people and leaders who do not cooperate with the police. He suggested that steps be taken to collect data from such people under the Public Safety Act. He also directed that attention should be paid to the issue of making them responsible for the respective crimes.
A high-level review was held with CM officials on real-time governance at the Amaravati Secretariat. He hoped that the technology used by AP in monitoring law and order should become a model. Private cameras to control crime – Blockchain technology to secure government records (ETV) The CM has ordered officials to take steps to change the rules regarding the footage of private CCTV cameras. He clarified that private cameras should also be used to control crime.
He said that the Public Safety Act should be applied to matters such as collecting footage from CCTV cameras at shopping malls, theaters and hotels for public safety, crime prevention and investigation. The Chief Minister ordered an increase the use of drones and CCTV cameras in various sectors. He also asked officials about the progress of the Drone City in Orvakallu. Chandrababu suggested using blockchain technology to secure records and data of various government departments.
Presently, he wants to completely clean up revenue records and ensure that they are secure using new technology. The CM clarified that information related to various government departments should be coordinated through a data lake. Officials explained to the Chief Minister that 517 public services are being provided through WhatsApp Governance. Chandrababu instructed the officials to ensure that all the services provided are user-friendly.
