TFP Bureau, Raipur, June 22, 2025: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today laid the foundation stone for the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) campus in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He also virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of NFSU Raipur, marking a significant step toward modernizing the criminal justice system not only in Chhattisgarh but across central India. The event was attended by dignitaries including Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the Union Home Secretary, and the Director of the Intelligence Bureau.
Shri Amit Shah emphasized the importance of this day as the launch of three key initiatives aimed at transforming the criminal justice system with modern, scientific, and swift processes. Highlighting the opening of the i-Hub initiative in Chhattisgarh, he noted that it will nurture entrepreneurial spirit among youth, offering support in technology, marketing, contracts, and financial assistance—paving the way for an industrial revolution in the state.
The new NFSU campus in New Raipur is being established at a cost of ₹145 crore, alongside a ₹123 crore CFSL facility, totaling ₹268 crore in investment. Shri Shah assured that graduating from NFSU guarantees employment and will significantly contribute to education and job creation in the state.
Acknowledging former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s role in Chhattisgarh’s creation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in its development, Shri Shah said the state’s 25th foundation year would be celebrated as Atal Nirman Varsh. He added that New Raipur is poised to become one of India’s most modern and green capitals.
Discussing criminal justice reforms, the Home Minister praised Chhattisgarh’s implementation of three new criminal laws designed to ensure justice is delivered within three years, from FIR filing to Supreme Court verdict. He asserted these reforms will position India’s criminal justice system as the world’s most modern and evidence-based.
Shri Shah highlighted the critical role of forensic science in improving conviction rates. He explained that the Modi government has replaced colonial-era laws with new legislation mandating forensic team involvement in all serious crimes, underscoring India’s growing capabilities in forensic science.
Since its inception, NFSU has initiated 16 campuses nationwide—seven operational and nine approved—with plans to expand to 26 major locations. Once fully operational, these campuses are expected to train over 32,000 forensic experts annually. Shri Shah also cited a survey projecting the global forensic technology market to grow from $20 billion to $55 billion by 2036, with India poised to capture 9% of this market.
This development aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047, which encompasses not just infrastructure and economic growth but also the timely and efficient delivery of justice.
