CHENNAI: The state government on Monday announced a new initiative titled ‘Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) 2.0’ aimed at modernising the police department. It will be launched in the next five years at the cost of Rs 124 crore, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu announced.
The CCTNS 2.0 will be a web-based system with facilities for online registration of complaints by public and sharing of information across departments.
Similarly, the state sanctioned Rs 137 crore to the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services department to procure vehicles and rescue equipment.
Other announcements include construction of a high-security prison at Thiruverumbur in Tiruchy district at an estimated cost of Rs 104 crore, and modernisation of Forensic Sciences department including purchase of new equipment and computers, at a cost of Rs 26 crore.