Port Blair, Jan 3:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to review the functioning and progress of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).
During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening India’s forensic ecosystem by upgrading infrastructure, adopting global best practices, and enhancing the capacity of forensic institutions to ensure swift and accurate investigations.
The committee was informed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved global standards in forensic investigation, delivering faster and more reliable results and contributing to record-high conviction rates, thereby enabling speedy and effective justice.
Officials also highlighted the government’s plan to establish NFSU campuses in all states by 2029, a move expected to produce around 35,000 trained forensic experts annually. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for skilled forensic professionals and further modernize the criminal justice system.
The meeting underscored the importance of sustained institutional coordination and continued investment in forensic education and technology to meet emerging security and justice challenges.
