| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) |
| Launch Year | 2024 |
| Implementation Period | 2024-25 to 2028-29 |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Primary Aim | Strengthen forensic infrastructure & develop trained forensic professionals |
| Key Components | 1. New NFSU Campuses (producing forensic experts) |
| 2. New Central Forensic Science Labs (CFSLs) | |
| 3. Upgrading Delhi NFSU Campus | |
| Legal Mandate | Forensic evidence required for crimes with punishment ≥7 years |
| Major Challenges | Case backlog, manpower shortages, low conviction rates |
| Conviction Rate Goal | Exceeding 90% |
| Significance | Faster processing, trained workforce, improved investigation quality |
| Focus Areas | Cyber forensics, DNA analysis, digital evidence, terrorism-related cases |
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