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National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme

  • 20 Jun 2024

On June 19th, 2024, Union Cabinet approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs for Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore during the period from 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Key Points

  • The scheme underscores the importance of high quality, trained forensic professionals in the timely and scientific examination of evidence for an efficient criminal justice process, leveraging the advancements in technology & evolving manifestations and methods of crime.

3 Components

The Cabinet has approved the following components under this Scheme:

  1. Establishment of Campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in the country.
  2. Establishment of Central Forensic Science Laboratories in the country.
  3. Enhancement of existing infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of the NFSU.