Chennai: As part of North Chennai development scheme, Tamil Nadu govt has sanctioned 54.3 crore for enhancing police infrastructure and public safety in the region. The proposals include installation of surveillance systems and construction of new facilities to support law enforcement.An integrated police complex will be built in Kolathur at an outlay of 16 crore. It will house law and order and crime wings, a cybercrime cell, intelligence unit, serious crime squad, women’s police station, restrooms, barracks for male and female personnel, parking areas, and a fire station. The funds were approved by CMDA following a directive from chief minister M K Stalin. The initiative — Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (North Chennai development plan) — aims to address infrastructure gaps and improve law and order through targeted investment in public safety and policing.Key components of plan include 9 crore for automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras at 45 locations , and 90.6 lakh for 60 two-wheeler patrol vehicles. To support youth engagement in underprivileged areas, 60 lakh was sanctioned for setting up 10 police youth clubs aimed at nurturing educational and athletic development. In response to rising substance abuse concerns, 3 crore was set aside for establishing rehabilitation centres.Govt also approved 9.7 crore for building hostels for officers posted on field duty. Another 15 crore will fund a new building for Peravallur police station. More than 1,000 police personnel and numerous residents in North Chennai are expected to benefit from these developments.