GS-2PIB Daily05 August 2026pib.gov.in

DISTRICT-LEVEL FORENSIC MOBILE VAN NETWORK

The Government has approved the 'Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities' with an outlay of ₹496.66 crore to provide Mobile Forensic Vans (MFVs) to all districts and State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) across the country. These vans are equipped with modern forensic tools for crime scene examination, evidence collection, and digital documentation. While the Centre funds the capital expenditure, the operational costs and manpower recruitment are to be borne by the respective State/UT. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.

The Government has approved the 'Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities' with an outlay of ₹496.66 crore to provide Mobile Forensic Vans (MFVs) to all districts and State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) across the country. These vans are equipped with modern forensic tools for crime scene examination, evidence collection, and digital documentation. While the Centre funds the capital expenditure, the operational costs and manpower recruitment are to be borne by the respective State/UT. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.

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GS Paper II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure.

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Indian Polity & GovernanceFederal Structure & Centre-State RelationsIndian ConstitutionFederal StructureParliament LegislaturesExecutive Judiciary Pressure GroupsGovernment Policies Interventions

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