• Sushila Kumari

How Edge AI is Powering Smart Cities in India.

Smart cities are no longer a distant dream for India—they are rapidly becoming a reality, powered by technologies like Edge AI. Unlike traditional cloud-based systems, Edge AI processes data locally on devices, ensuring faster decision-making, reduced latency, and enhanced privacy. This makes it ideal for urban environments where real-time responses are critical.

In India’s smart city initiatives, Edge AI is driving multiple applications. Traffic management systems use AI-enabled cameras to monitor congestion and adjust signals instantly, reducing jams and fuel wastage. Smart grids and energy meters optimize electricity consumption, while AI-powered waste management systems track collection routes for efficiency. Public safety also benefits, with AI analyzing surveillance feeds to detect unusual activities in real time.

Another key area is environmental monitoring—sensors equipped with Edge AI track air quality, noise pollution, and water usage, helping authorities respond quickly to urban challenges.

While challenges like infrastructure costs and data security remain, the benefits are transformative. By combining AI innovation with India’s Smart Cities Mission, Edge AI can make cities more efficient, sustainable, and citizen-friendly, paving the way for smarter living across both metros and smaller urban centers.

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• Public safety is another critical area.

• Edge AI will not only empower India’s metro cities but also smaller Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns,

• One of the most impactful uses of Edge AI is in traffic management

• the government launched the Smart Cities Mission