This is a citizen’s
proposal to the Tamil Nadu government for transforming over a million streetlight
poles into a robust public digital infrastructure network. The
article suggests mounting wireless relay devices on these existing
structures to create a “digital highway” called கம்பம் (Kambam),
which would be managed via a government app and funded through a revenue-sharing
model with hardware suppliers. This initiative aims to monetize public
assets while addressing the safety hazards and liabilities caused by the
current tangle of unofficial cables and advertisements draped across poles. By
providing a regulated, wireless alternative for telecom and education
services, the plan seeks to use market economics to naturally phase
out hazardous, informal wiring. Ultimately, the article advocates for a
strategic shift in how the state views its physical inventory, turning simple
light poles into valuable anchors for modern connectivity and
governance. (Claude, NotebookLM)
LinkedIn Article
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What if Tamil Nadu’s 10 Lakh Streetlights are Actually a Secret Digital Highway? (The Kambam Proposal)
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