National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme

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Recently, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme.

About National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme

• It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2024.
• Aim: The aim of the scheme is to help create a sound forensic laboratory infrastructure and prepare world class trained forensic professionals in the country.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Implementation Period: 2024–25 to 2028–29.

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Components of National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme

• Establishment of campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in the country.
• Establishment of Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) in the country.
• Enhancement of existing infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of the NFSU.

What is the NFIES?

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

Source: PIB