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.
- 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 need of NFIES?
- 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%.
