Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin to Launch CCTNS 2.0 and Digital Fingerprint System Today

Chennai: In a significant move towards strengthening technology-driven policing, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is set to launch the upgraded Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 along with the Digital Fingerprint Collection System (DFCS) on February 26.

The initiative is expected to modernize policing across the State, making crime investigation faster, more accurate and more transparent. The upgraded systems will be rolled out in all police stations and FIR-registering units across Tamil Nadu.

A Major Push for Smart Policing

CCTNS 2.0 is part of the State government’s 2024–25 development announcements and has been sanctioned with a budget of ₹124.37 crore. The goal behind this upgrade is simple — to make policing smarter and more efficient using advanced technology.

With the new system, police officers will be able to track cases more effectively, access criminal records quickly and share information seamlessly between departments. This is expected to improve coordination and speed up investigations.

Officials say the platform has been designed to support data-driven policing. By analyzing crime patterns and trends, authorities can take preventive steps and deploy resources more strategically.

Digital Fingerprint System to Improve Accuracy

Alongside CCTNS 2.0, the Digital Fingerprint Collection System (DFCS) will also go live. This system replaces manual fingerprint collection with a fully digital process.

The DFCS will allow police personnel to digitally capture, verify and securely store fingerprint records. This not only reduces paperwork but also minimizes errors and duplication. More importantly, it strengthens forensic capabilities by making biometric data easily searchable and accessible during investigations.

The integration of fingerprint data with CCTNS 2.0 is expected to make suspect identification quicker and more reliable.

Technology for Better Governance

The launch of these two systems reflects the Tamil Nadu government’s continued focus on modernizing public services through technology. Over the years, the State has increasingly adopted digital solutions to improve governance and policing is now receiving a major technological upgrade.

By introducing CCTNS 2.0 and DFCS, the government aims to build a more transparent and accountable law enforcement system. Faster case handling, improved data accuracy and enhanced coordination between units are some of the key expected benefits.

Officials believe these initiatives will not only improve operational efficiency within the police force but also boost public confidence by ensuring quicker and more effective investigations.

As the systems go live across Tamil Nadu, the State moves one step closer to achieving a fully integrated and technology-enabled policing framework designed to meet modern-day challenges.