The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has allotted ₹54.36 crore to Greater Chennai Police from its Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (VCVT) (North Chennai Development Plan).
Under this plan, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed at 45 locations at the cost of ₹9.16 crore. As many as 60 patrol two-wheelers will be procured additionally at a cost of ₹90 lakh. ₹60 lakh will be allotted for skill development of the members of 10 boys and girls clubs.
Additionally, a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts will be set up at the cost of ₹2.95 crore.
Police barracks will be constructed at the cost of ₹9.75 crore and police stations will be built at the cost of ₹31 crore.
A total of ₹54.36 crore for seven projects will be funded by the CMDA including two infrastructure projects — V.6 Kolathur Police Station and K-5 Peravallur Police Station, said Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun.
The Government has been implementing the VCVT, comprising major infrastructure projects of 10 stakeholder departments including Housing and Urban Development, following an announcement by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Published – June 07, 2025 12:36 am IST