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Chandigarh MC to launch AI-driven smart parking system

Features real-time availability updates through sensors, cameras and mobile technology: Smart Parking Committee chair

3 min readChandigarhMay 25, 2025 10:30 AM IST

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"We are introducing Valet-cum-Premium Services in paid parking for residents, because time and comfort matter,"Smart Parking Project Committee chairman Saurabh Joshi. (File Photo)

Valet-cum-premium services in paid parking, Pink Zones with surveillance for women drivers and reserved zones for EVs and senior citizens are the highlights of “the country’s first” upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based 87 paid parking in Chandigarh.

Smart Parking Project Committee chairman Saurabh Joshi said, “After the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation’s (MC) nod, the 87 paid parking sites in the city are proposed to be based on AI, for the first time in the country.”

The MC General House had on April 30 approved the agenda for smart parking of 87 paid parking sites in Chandigarh with revised rates.

The agenda was brought up before the House, which had no opposition, as the 18 councillors of the Congress and the AAP boycotted the meeting.

After deliberations, the General House passed the resolution and scrapped the existing request for proposal (RFP).

Joshi said the smart parking project would feature real-time availability updates through sensors, cameras and mobile technology.

Joshi said, “The project is not just about technology, it’s also about transforming the everyday lives of our residents. Through India’s first AI-driven Smart Parking system under the PPP model. We are setting new benchmarks for citizen-centric urban development.”

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Joshi said, “The AI-based parking system improves upon traditional methods by adapting in real-time, predicting parking availability, and providing a seamless experience for residents and visitors. It is smart, secure, and sustainable. We are not just solving a civic issue, but we’re upgrading the lifestyle of every Chandigarh resident.”

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“We are introducing Valet-cum-Premium Services in paid parking for residents, because time and comfort matter. There will be Pink Zones with surveillance and smart lighting to empower and protect women drivers. “Reserved zones for electric vehicles, seniors, people with disabilities, and VIPs, alongside green parking initiatives and air-conditioned staff cabins, ensure comfort and sustainability for everyone,” Joshi stated.

Joshi said views and ideas were taken from traders to residents, experts to local associations.

“Stakeholders like Beopar Mandal, CRAWFED, FOSWAC, CBC, Laghu Udyog Bharti, and Market Associations contributed greatly to our plan. The committee also reached out to colleges, universities, and youth innovators across the city, because smart solutions come from smart minds, and Chandigarh has plenty of them,” he said.

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“There are five dedicated sub-committees of the parking committee, which include legal professionals, engineers, finance experts and public engagement leaders, all working toward one goal — making parking in Chandigarh smart, transparent and future-ready,” he said.

“These committees worked on every aspect from technical design and legal safeguards to financial modelling and citizen outreach. Their timely input has enabled us to draft an RFP that reflects global standards with local sensibilities,” Joshi added.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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