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Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic

Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.)

Financial outlay of Rs.2254.43 crore for campuses, labs and enhancement of

infrastructure
Posted On: 19 JUN 2024 8:05PM by PIB Delhi

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today 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. Financial outlay of the Central Sector Scheme will be provisioned
by the Ministry of Home Affairs from its own budget.

The Cabinet has approved the following components under this Scheme:
i. Establishment of Campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in the country.

ii. Establishment of Central Forensic Science Laboratories in the country.

iii. Enhancement of existing infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of the NFSU.

The Government of India is committed to put in place an effective and efficient criminal justice system, based on scientific and
timely forensic examination of evidence. 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.

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With the enactment of the New Criminal Laws which mandates forensic investigation for offences involving punishment of 7
years or more, a significant increase in the workload of forensic science laboratories is expected. Further, there is a significant
shortage of trained forensic manpower in the Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) in the country.

To meet this heightened demand, significant investment and enhancement in national forensic infrastructure is imperative. The
establishment of additional off-campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and new Central Forensic
Science Laboratories (CFSLs) would address the shortage of trained forensic manpower, alleviate the case load / pendency of
forensic laboratories, and align with the Government of India's goal of securing a high conviction rate of more than 90%.

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