It is submitted that the Cabinet on 19.06.2025 approved a Central Sector Scheme ‘National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme’ with a total financial outlay of ₹2254.43 crore from financial year 2024-25 to 2028-29.
The following are the components of the scheme:
- Establishment of 09 additional off-campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University
- Establishment of 07 additional Central Forensic Science Laboratories in the country
- Enhancement of existing infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of the NFSU
The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided in-principle approval for setting up of 09 campuses of the NFSU in Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. Again, in-principle approval has been provided for setting up 07 CFSLs in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala. Except Kerala, all the CFSLs are to be co-located with the NFSU campuses.
The Government of India is committed to strengthening an effective and efficient justice system through the scientific and timely examination of evidence. In this regard, the Scheme emphasizes the critical role of high-quality forensic infrastructure and trained forensic professionals in ensuring accurate and timely analysis of evidence. It also recognizes the need to leverage advancements in technology and address the evolving nature and methods of offences, thereby enabling forensic institutions to support investigations and the justice delivery process more effectively.