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The Union Cabinet has approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with an outlay of Rs 2,254.43 crore for the period from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
- The scheme's financial outlay will be covered by the MHA's budget.
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- The Cabinet has approved the following components under this Scheme:
- Establishment of Campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in the country.
- Setting up more central forensic science laboratories enhancing existing infrastructure of NFSU, Delhi.
Significance of the scheme
- This initiative aims to bolster scientific investigations and improve conviction rates in criminal cases nationwide.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) anticipates a substantial increase in the workload of forensic science laboratories and acknowledges a current shortage of trained forensic personnel in these facilities.
New Criminal Laws
- This development is particularly significant given the new criminal laws that come into effect on July 1, mandating forensic investigations for offenses with punishments of seven years or more.
High Quality Forensic Research
- The MHA highlighted the scheme's focus on high-quality, trained forensic professionals for timely and scientific evidence examination, leveraging technological advancements and evolving crime methods.
- The establishment of new NFSU campuses and Central Forensic Science Laboratories aims to address the shortage of trained forensic manpower.
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