Cabinet approves Rs 2,254 crore scheme to expand forensics infrastructure

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for Central Sector Scheme 'National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme' with a total financial outlay of ₹2,254.43 crore during the period 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Financial outlay of the Central Sector Scheme will be provisioned by the MHA from its own budget. The scheme underscores the importance of high-quality, trained forensic professionals in timely and scientific examination of evidence for an efficient criminal justice process, leveraging the advancements in technology and evolving methods of crime.