India, Jan. 30 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced construction of an integrated complex equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for the reform and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law in north Delhi's Alipur.

The complex is likely to have a capacity of about 700 children, and will accommodate those awaiting hearings before the Juvenile Justice Board under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, as well as those found guilty of offences, officials said.

"The proposed complex will be developed on about eight acres, and will provide facilities such as education, sports, yoga, mental counselling, behavioural correction and skill development, enabling children to return to a normal life," CM Gupta said.

"Children r...