Srinagar sets up first public WiFi zone; to get smart poles with WiFi hubs

Srinagar plans to introduce 50 smart electricity poles with integrated WiFi hubs, electric vehicle charging points and advertising displays. The poles will use LED street lights, solar charging panels, CCTV cameras for surveillance, and environment sensors for pollution and weather monitoring. The pilot scheme at Zero Bridge has proved popular, with 4,000 exclusive connections to the network daily.