With reference to the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme NFIES consider the followi...........

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With reference to the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES), consider the following statements

It is a Central Sector Scheme to enhance forensic infrastructure in the country.
It provides for the establishment of campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in the country.
The financial outlay of the NFIES will be provisioned by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

Only statements 1&2 are correct.

In a bid to have more scientific investigations across the country to achieve better conviction rates in criminal cases, the Union Cabinet recently approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES).

About National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)

It is a Central Sector Scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 2,254.43 crore during the period from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
It aims to enhance forensic infrastructure in the country.

Components under this 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.
The financial outlay of the NFIES will be provisioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs from its own budget.

Hence option 2nd is correct.