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Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)
About Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), runs “Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA).” Its “Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)” component links the Department with all Centrally-funded Grant-in-aid institutions and Training/Coaching centres through a network of CCTV cameras or other electronic devices. It sets up a central monitoring system, either at the Ministry or another convenient location, for continuous oversight of Grant-in-aid institutions. Participating institutions must install CCTV cameras/electronic devices covering their campus services and share login credentials with their State Coordinators.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be one of the following
The applicant must be one of the following:
A Grant-in-Aid Institution
A Training Centre
A Coaching Centre
The applicant must receive Central Government funding
The applicant must receive Central Government funding.
The applicant must install CCTV cameras or electronic…
The applicant must install CCTV cameras or electronic devices covering the campus's services.
The applicant must share their CCTV login credentials…
The applicant must share their CCTV login credentials with the respective State Coordinator for monitoring. Post-Selection Conditions The applicant must fund the Annual Maintenance Contract of the CCTV system/electronic devices from its own resources once the warranty period ends.
Benefits Provided
Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Total Financial Outlay: ₹15,00,00,000/- (fifteen crore) over five years for the Central Smart Surveillance Unit infrastructure. Specific Annual Financial Requirements (Central Setup Costs):
2021-22
2021-22: ₹2,50,00,000/- for 1,000 institutions.
2022-23
2022-23: ₹2,80,00,000/- for 1,100 institutions.
2023-24
2023-24: ₹3,00,00,000/- for 1,200 institutions.
2024-25
2024-25: ₹3,20,00,000/- for 1,300 institutions.
2025-26
2025-26: ₹3,50,00,000/- for 1,400 institutions. Intended Use: Setting up the Central Monitoring System, building a dashboard, and covering maintenance. Disbursement Conditions/Flow:
Funds for installing CCTV cameras/electronic devices at Grant-in-aid…
Funds for installing CCTV cameras/electronic devices at Grant-in-aid institutions are drawn from their respective scheme.
Funds for the Central Monitoring System, dashboard, and…
Funds for the Central Monitoring System, dashboard, and maintenance go to an external agency chosen through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) via a transparent process. Conditions Grant-in-aid organizations must fund the CCTV/electronic device system's Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) from their own resources once the warranty period ends.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Grant-in-Aid Institution Funding Status Document (confirming Central Government…
Grant-in-Aid Institution Funding Status Document (confirming Central Government funding).
Proof of CCTV camera/electronic device installation (confirming compliance)
Proof of CCTV camera/electronic device installation (confirming compliance).
Details confirming login credentials shared with the State…
Details confirming login credentials shared with the State Coordinator (verifying monitoring access).
Annual Maintenance Contract details (needed after the initial…
Annual Maintenance Contract details (needed after the initial warranty expires).
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU) through the offline application process outlined below.
Initiation of Surveillance Support - Every division under…
Initiation of Surveillance Support
Every division under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment must support installing CCTV cameras/electronic devices at Grant-in-aid institutions receiving scheme grants.
This is a mandatory departmental requirement to enable the overall system setup.
Outsourcing Central Monitoring System Implementation - Integrating data…
Outsourcing Central Monitoring System Implementation
Integrating data from all electronic monitoring devices, providing the complete Central Monitoring System solution, building the dashboard, and arranging maintenance is outsourced.
This ensures specialized expertise handles the technology setup.
External Agency Selection and Contract Finalization - An…
External Agency Selection and Contract Finalization
An external agency is chosen via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) through a transparent process.
A formal contract is then signed with this agency covering the Central Monitoring System's setup, dashboard development, and ongoing maintenance.
Institutional Compliance Process (Grant-in-aid Institutions)
Installation of Closed-Circuit Television Devices - Grant-in-aid institutions…
Installation of Closed-Circuit Television Devices
Grant-in-aid institutions install CCTV cameras/electronic devices across their campus.
This installation must effectively cover the institution's various services.
Sharing of Login Credentials for Monitoring - Grant-in-aid…
Sharing of Login Credentials for Monitoring
Grant-in-aid institutions share their CCTV login credentials with their respective State Coordinators.
State Coordinators then use these credentials for monitoring.
Securing Long-Term Maintenance - Once the initial CCTV/electronic…
Securing Long-Term Maintenance
Once the initial CCTV/electronic device warranty expires, the Grant-in-aid organization must obtain the Annual Maintenance Contract.
This contract must be funded from the organization's own resources.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.