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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3160
ANSWERED ON – 19/03/2026
EXPANSION OF COURT INFRASTRUCTURE
3160 SMT. GEETA ALIAS CHANDRAPRABHA:
Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Judicial Infrastructure has
contributed to the expansion of court facilities, modernization and digital enablement of courts
across the country;
(b) if so, the details of funds allocated, released and actually utilised in Uttar Pradesh under this
scheme during the last three years, district-wise particularly for Auraiya; and
(c) the steps taken to further strengthen judicial infrastructure, enhance digital facilities and
improve access to justice in the State, particularly in districts like Auraiya?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND
JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY
AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) to (c): The primary responsibility for development of infrastructure facilities for District and
Subordinate Courts rests with the State Governments/UTs. However, to augment the resources
of States/UTs, Central Government has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary in the District and Subordinate
Courts since 1993-94, by providing financial assistance in the prescribed fund sharing pattern
between the Centre and States/UTs. The Scheme covers five components, namely, Court Halls,
Residential Units for Judicial Officers, Lawyers’ Halls, Toilet Complexes and Digital Computer
Rooms. The Scheme has contributed to the expansion and modernization of the court
infrastructure across the country. From 15,818 Court Halls and 10,211 Residential Units in the
year 2014, there has been an increase of 43.58% and 96.37% in the number of available Court
Halls (22,712) and Residential Units (20,052) respectively as on 28.2.2026.
1Details of funds allocated and utilized in the State of Uttar Pradesh (including the district
of Auraiya) during for the last three years under the Scheme are as under:-
(Rs. in crore)
Financial Year Allocated Released Utilized
2023-24 102.96 102.96 102.96
2024-25 174.12 174.12 174.12
2025-26 (as on 28.02.2026) 36.05 35.42 35.42
Effective monitoring mechanism are in place for time bound and sustainable
infrastructure developments in the States/UTs. The States/UTs are required to geo-tag the on-
going projects in real time and reflect it on Nyaya Vikas Portal, which is an online monitoring
system developed with the technical assistance of National Remote Sensing Centre / ISRO for
collection of data on progress and time bound completion of judicial infrastructure projects.
For digitization of the Courts, the e-Courts Mission Mode Project is being implemented
in a phased manner across the country. Objective of the eCourts Project is to strengthen the use
of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the judicial system. The Project is being
implemented in close coordination with the eCommittee, Supreme Court of India. The
interventions under the eCourts project have enhanced efficiency in the justice delivery system
by improving case management, e-filing, hearing through video conferencing, real-time
monitoring of pendency and disposal, facilitating faster service of processes etc. The adoption of
digital platforms, data analytics and interoperable systems is contributing to better utilisation of
judicial resources, faster resolution of disputes and improved access to justice for litigants.
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