Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Utility & Sanitation, Public Safety,Law & Justice
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

The component aims to establish a Central Smart Surveillance Unit for continuous remote supervision of all Central Government-funded Grant-in-aid institutions and Training and Coaching centres using Closed-Circuit Television cameras and electronic devices.

Benefits:
**Total Financial Outlay:** The total financial outlay for setting up the Central Smart Surveillance Unit infrastructure over five years is ₹15,00,00,000/- (Rupees fifteen crore).
**Specific Annual Financial Requirements (Central Setup Costs):**

- 2021-22: ₹2,50,00,000/- for 1,000 institutions.
- 2022-23: ₹2,80,00,000/- for 1,100 institutions.
- 2023-24: ₹3,00,00,000/- for 1,200 institutions.
- 2024-25: ₹3,20,00,000/- for 1,300 institutions.
- 2025-26: ₹3,50,00,000/- for 1,400 institutions.

**Intended Use:** The funds are intended for setting up the Central Monitoring System, developing a dashboard, and covering maintenance costs.
**Disbursement Conditions/Flow:**

- Funds for installation of Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices in Grant-in-aid institutions will be incurred under their respective scheme.
- Funds for the Central Monitoring System, dashboard, and maintenance will be contracted with an external agency selected through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) via a transparent mechanism.

**Conditions**
The Grant-in-aid organization must get the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of the Closed-Circuit Television system or electronic devices, using their own resources, after the warranty period expires.
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Eligibility:
1.  The applicant must be one of the following:

- A Grant-in-Aid Institution
- A Training Centre
- A Coaching Centre

2.  The applicant must be funded by the Central Government.
3.  The applicant must install Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices for covering the services provided in the campus of the institution.
4.  The applicant must share the login credentials of their Closed-Circuit Television cameras with their respective State Coordinators for monitoring purposes.
***Post-Selection Conditions***
The applicant must secure the Annual Maintenance Contract of the Closed-Circuit Television system or electronic devices using their own resources after the warranty period expires.
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Application Process:
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Step 1: Initiation of Surveillance SupportAll divisions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment are required to support the installation of Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices in Grant-in-aid institutions that receive grants for their schemes. 
This is a mandatory departmental requirement to facilitate the overall system setup.
Step 2: Outsourcing Central Monitoring System ImplementationThe responsibility for integrating data from all electronic monitoring devices, providing a complete solution for the Central Monitoring System, developing the required dashboard, and arranging maintenance will be outsourced. 
This crucial step is undertaken to ensure specialized expertise handles the technological setup.
Step 3: External Agency Selection and Contract FinalizationAn external agency will be selected through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) utilizing a transparent mechanism to ensure fairness. 
Following selection, a formal contract will be signed with this external agency specifically covering the setting up of the Central Monitoring System, dashboard development, and ongoing maintenance.
Institutional Compliance Process (Grant-in-aid Institutions)Step 1: Installation of Closed-Circuit Television DevicesThe Grant-in-aid institutions must install Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices within the institution's campus. 
This installation must effectively cover the various services provided by the institution.
Step 2: Sharing of Login Credentials for MonitoringThe Grant-in-aid institutions are required to share the login credentials of their Closed-Circuit Television cameras with their respective State Coordinators. 
These credentials are subsequently used by the State Coordinators for monitoring purposes.
Step 3: Securing Long-Term MaintenanceAfter the initial warranty period for the Closed-Circuit Television system or electronic devices expires, the Grant-in-aid organization must obtain the Annual Maintenance Contract. 
This contract must be secured utilizing the organization's own financial resources.

Documents Required:
Grant-In-Aid Institution Funding Status Document (To confirm Central Government funding status).
Proof Of Installation Of Closed-Circuit Television Cameras Or Electronic Devices (To substantiate compliance with installation requirement).
Details Confirming Sharing Of Login Credentials With State Coordinator (To verify monitoring access).
Annual Maintenance Contract Details (Required after the expiration of the initial warranty period).