April 9, 2025, marked more than a date, it marked a shift. A shift toward a future where India’s surveillance systems are held to the highest standards of excellence. With the official rollout of STQC’s ER IoTSCS norms, the surveillance industry has stepped into a new phase: one where performance aligns with purpose and technology is built on trust.
In a country as vast and complex as India, ensuring the safety of both urban and rural areas has always been a major challenge. Surveillance cameras, once passive observers, are now transforming into smart guardians – equipped to analyse, respond, and evolve. But with such capability comes the need for accountability and that’s where STQC comes in.
The Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate, under MeitY, has introduced the ER IoTSCS (Essential Requirements for Security – IoT Surveillance Compliance Standards) – a comprehensive framework that ensures every surveillance device meets strict benchmarks for security, reliability, and integrity. These aren’t just guidelines; they are the backbone of credible surveillance.
“At CP PLUS, we’re not only embracing this change; we’re leading it, staying true to our commitment to quality and trust”, said Mr. Aditya Khemka, Managing Director, CP PLUS (Aditya Infotech Ltd.) “Security is a critical concern in today’s world, and businesses, as well as individuals, need surveillance solutions they can rely on. The STQC certification of CP PLUS surveillance cameras helps us provide an added layer of assurance, ensuring that the products deliver superior performance and reliability.”
“At CP PLUS, we believe in delivering technology that not only leads the industry but also empowers our country to meet its security challenges head-on. Achieving the ER IoTSCS STQC certification is a testament to our commitment to excellence in security technology. It assures our customers that they are investing in products that meet the highest benchmarks of performance, safety, and quality,” he added.
“STQC certification embodies a commitment to quality, trust, and excellence within India’s security and surveillance industry. By certifying critical systems, it underpins the reliability of technologies safeguarding the nation’s infrastructure and citizens. With CP PLUS leading the charge through certified innovations, the future of surveillance in India is not only secure but also getting more and more advanced each day”.
A New Mandate, A New Market
With the 9th of April marking the formal enforcement of these norms, the Indian surveillance landscape has begun its tectonic shift. Every product intended for government deployment, critical infrastructure, and smart city integration must now pass the rigorous STQC compliance tests. For many, this change is disruptive. For CP PLUS, it is destiny.
From dusty highways in Rajasthan to coastal watchtowers in Tamil Nadu, from the bustling metros of Delhi to remote police outposts in the Northeast – CP PLUS cameras have become trusted eyes of the nation.
With STQC-certified PTZ and IPC camera ranges, the company is now setting the benchmark for what it means to be compliant, secure, and future-ready.
What STQC Really Means for India
In a world reeling from cyber vulnerabilities and geopolitical uncertainties, STQC norms are India’s firewall against poorly designed, non-compliant surveillance products flooding the market. These norms ensure:
- End-to-End Security: From firmware integrity to data transmission protocols, every certified camera must shield itself from tampering and breaches.
- Environmental Endurance: Whether it’s monsoon winds or desert heat, certified cameras are tested to withstand the elements without faltering.
- Protocol Harmony: Seamless integration into India’s smart infrastructure – IoT-ready, interoperable, and fail-safe.
- Indigenous Excellence: Paving the way for “Make in India” products to shine globally.
This is not just about checking boxes. This is about building trust at scale – in airports, railway stations, industrial corridors, and schools.
CP PLUS: More Than Compliance, A Commitment
While the STQC certification is now a mandate, CP PLUS treats it as a mission. That’s why we have designed products that go beyond requirements. Now, with STQC-certified range of advanced cameras, CP PLUS ensures its surveillance solutions are not just watching, but watching wisely.
This isn’t a cosmetic upgrade. These devices are born of a philosophy that security must be sovereign. Firmware is tightly controlled. Access protocols are locked down. Video streams are encrypted end-to-end. Tested for reliability under adverse conditions. Optimized for real-time analytics and AI-based threat detection.
And most crucially, these cameras are built in India, for India.
An Industry Reimagined
The ripple effect of STQC implementation is already being felt:
- System integrators are prioritizing certified products to ensure project eligibility.
- Government tenders are mandating STQC-compliant devices, phasing out generic imports.
- Consumers and businesses are awakening to the need for certified, secure cameras, not just cheaper options.
What we’re witnessing is not just a change in compliance. It’s a change in consciousness and CP PLUS is leading the way – already certified and deployed.
The Road Ahead
April 9th may be the date STQC norms were enforced, but it will be remembered as the day India drew a line in the sand, demanding that the eyes that watch over its people be trustworthy, intelligent, and indigenous.
CP PLUS stands at the helm of this transformation – not just as a manufacturer, but as the leader of a movement. A movement towards surveillance that is sovereign, systems that are secure by design, and solutions that are made in Bharat, made for Bharat.
As the surveillance industry realigns itself with these new expectations, one truth has never been clearer: the future of security is here – and CP PLUS is already bringing it to your doorstep.
Introduction: A New Era of Surveillance
- Surveillance systems have become integral to India’s public safety, infrastructure, and digital services.
- Trust and security are now pivotal, and STQC by MeitY is redefining surveillance standards.
The Changing Surveillance Landscape in India
- Evolution from passive monitoring to AI-enabled, real-time security systems.
- Proliferation across sectors: education, transportation, public infrastructure, and private enterprises.
- Rising cybersecurity threats and the need for trusted systems.
STQC: The New Benchmark for Security Systems
- Comprehensive certification covering cybersecurity, supply chain, and safety.
- Focus on encryption, secure protocols, authentication, and tamper resistance.
- Ensures adherence to Essential Requirements (ERs) defined by MeitY.
Dual Regulatory Mandates
- Public Procurement Order (PPO):
- Mandatory for government procurement.
- Enforces use of STQC-compliant, indigenous technologies.
- Effective from June 6, 2024.
- BIS Compulsory Registration Order (CRO):
- Mandates general market compliance.
- Ensures product safety and cybersecurity in retail/commercial use.
- Effective from April 9, 2025.
STQC Certification Process
- Documentation submission with product specs and ER compliance.
- Security testing in accredited labs.
- Supply chain origin verification.
- Final certification after successful evaluation.
Cybersecurity as Core Focus
- Protects against unauthorized access, data breaches, firmware tampering.
- Embeds robust encryption, secure firmware updates, and access control.
Promotion of Indigenous Manufacturing
- Supports “Make in India” by certifying locally developed systems.
- Encourages OEMs to innovate securely.
- Enhances economic growth and national security.
MeitY’s Strategic Vision
- Proactive regulation through STQC ensures national resilience.
- Aligns India with global best practices in digital security.
- Builds a long-term framework for trusted surveillance deployment.
CP PLUS at the Forefront of Transformation
- CP PLUS is one of the first Indian surveillance companies to align comprehensively with STQC guidelines.
- Offers a wide range of surveillance products designed, developed, and manufactured in India.
- Champions the cause of self-reliance by establishing indigenous R&D and advanced manufacturing infrastructure.
- Leads in integrating STQC-certified solutions across critical sectors: smart cities, law enforcement, education, transportation, and retail.
- Pioneering innovations include AI-based video analytics, real-time alerts, and centralized command center solutions.
- Works closely with government and private stakeholders to design custom security ecosystems compliant with PPO and CRO mandates.
- Actively contributes to training initiatives and ecosystem development, strengthening India’s surveillance capabilities from grassroots to high-level deployment.
The Future of STQC and Surveillance
- Expansion into AI-based system validation and bias testing.
- Use of blockchain for transparent supply chain certification.
- Inclusion of IoT-enabled devices in certification scope.
- Greater collaboration between certified OEMs and national infrastructure programs.
Conclusion: Securing the Future, Certifying the Present
- STQC is more than compliance, it’s a trust protocol for India’s digital future.
- MeitY and CP PLUS are leading India toward a secure, indigenized surveillance ecosystem.
- Certification is now a national imperative, not just a regulatory checkbox.
- With CP PLUS at the forefront, India’s surveillance industry is becoming more resilient, responsive, and globally competitive.
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