Science TechnologyMonday, 30 March 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/30-march-2026-daily-current-affairs
C-DOT and Delhi Police MoU for smart policing: FRS, SAMVAD and quantum-secure tools
C-DOT signed an MoU with Delhi Police to deploy indigenous digital tools for secure communication, surveillance and emergency response.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU with Delhi Police to deploy indigenous, secure and technology-driven solutions for smart policing in the national capital.
Key specifics
- C-DOT is a telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- The MoU covers Facial Recognition System (FRS)/FraudPro for suspect and missing-person identification.
- SAMVAD and SAMVAD Prime provide secure chats, audio/video calls and data sharing for police communication.
- C-DOT Meet is a secure web-based video conferencing platform with multi-camera access and collaborative whiteboards.
- The agreement includes quantum-ready tools such as QKD, Compact Encryption Modules (CEM) and Quantum Secure Smart Video Phones (QSSVIP).
Exam lens
Question type: Science and technology, indigenous digital tools, cybersecurity terms. TNPSC may ask the full form of C-DOT, the purpose of FRS, and the quantum-security tools mentioned in the MoU.