Why technology innovation must focus on making critical environments smarter, safer, and more inclusive
By Venkat Ramana, CEO, NthEye & Value Pitch
India met a record peak power demand of 256.1 GW in April 2026, highlighting the growing pressure on its infrastructure. Buildings account for nearly one-third of electricity use, while most critical facilities still operate without real-time visibility. In environments where seconds matter, this lack of visibility delays action when it is needed most, turning routine gaps into structural risks that affect response and recovery.
For the past decade, the country’s technology narrative has been shaped by consumer convenience. Faster payments, seamless apps, and digital-first services have defined progress. The next phase must move beyond convenience to strengthen the intelligence of the physical environments where people work, travel, and receive care every day.
Today, many of these environments run on fragmented systems. A hospital may have cameras, alarms, and monitoring tools, but they rarely work in sync. Industrial facilities depend on periodic checks...
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