Executive Summary:
This document outlines the Indian government's initiatives to modernize forensic capacities across States and Union Territories. It details fund allocations for various schemes, including the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS), Inter Operable Criminal Justice System 2.0 (ICJS 2.0), and a scheme for strengthening DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities. The Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities has been approved with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2080.5 Crore for the period 2021-22 to 2025-2026.
Key Points / Main Content:
CCTNS and ICJS 2.0:
• The CCTNS project, aimed at improving crime data management, was completed on March 31, 2018.
• Under ICJS 2.0, the Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated funds to States/UTs for upgrading IT infrastructure, network connectivity, and capacity building for forensics, police, prison, and prosecution units.
• NCRB is the nodal agency for implementing the ICJS 2.0 Project.
Modernization of Forensic Capacities Scheme:
• A total financial outlay of Rs. 2080.5 Crore has been approved for the period 2021-22 to 2025-2026.
• The scheme assists States/UTs in developing high-quality forensic science facilities.
• This includes modernizing machinery and equipment, including mobile forensic vans.
• The scheme also supports the expansion of educational facilities for forensic science.
Nirbhaya Fund Scheme:
• Projects worth Rs. 245.29 crore have been approved under the Nirbhaya Fund to strengthen DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities in State Forensic Science Laboratories.
Assistance to States/UTs for Modernization of Police (ASUMP):
• The Government has released funds to the tune of 206.14 crore under the scheme in the last three years.
• Fund releases depend on the submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs) and meeting eligibility criteria.
Impact Analysis:
State Governments/Union Territories:
Impact: States/UTs receive financial assistance to modernize their police forces and forensic capabilities. They also need to manage the allocated funds.
Action Required: States/UTs need to submit Utilization Certificates (UCs) and meet eligibility criteria to receive fund releases, as per the Department of Expenditure's guidelines. They also need to send request from the States UTs to avoid parking of funds.
Police Forces:
Impact: Modernization efforts aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state police forces.
Action Required: Utilize the modernized equipment and infrastructure to enhance crime prevention and investigation capabilities.
Forensic Science Laboratories:
Impact: Laboratories will be upgraded with new equipment and trained personnel, improving their analytical capabilities.
Action Required: Implement the upgraded facilities and training to enhance forensic analysis and reporting.
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS):
Impact: Improved data collection, updation, and analysis related to crime and criminals.
Action Required: Maintain and update the CCTNS to ensure accurate and timely information for law enforcement.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Home Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for internal security and policy matters.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS): A scheme to facilitate the collection, updation, and analysis of data related to crime and criminals.
Inter Operable Criminal Justice System 2.0 (ICJS 2.0): A project of the Ministry of Home Affairs to upgrade IT infrastructure and network connectivity for Forensics, Police, Prison and Prosecution units of States/UTs.
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB): The Nodal Agency for the implementation of ICJS 2.0 Project.
Nirbhaya: Referring to the Nirbhaya Fund, used for strengthening of DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities in State Forensic Science Laboratories.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, specifically mentioned in the context of fund allocation.
Assistance to States UTs for Modernization of Police (ASUMP): A scheme to supplement efforts of states for equipping and modernizing their police forces, formerly known as Scheme of Modernization of State Police Forces MPF.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1483
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29TH JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)
MODERNIZATION OF FORENSIC CAPACITIES
1483. THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has increased its allocation for improving the
CCTNS scheme and modernization of Forensic capacities in various States
and if so, the details of the funds allocated during the last ten years, State-
wise;
(b) whether it is true that the Government has approved funds for
modernization of State police forces but have spent a meagre amount
during the last three years; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)
(a): Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS)
facilitates collection, updation and analysis of data related to crime
and criminals. The implementation of the CCTNS Project was
completed on March 31, 2018.
Further, under Inter Operable Criminal Justice System 2.0 (ICJS 2.0)
Project, Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated funds to all States/UTs
for upgradation of IT infrastructure, network connectivity, creating
awareness and Capacity Building for Forensics, Police, Prison and-2-
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Prosecution units of States/UTs. NCRB is the Nodal Agency for the
implementation of ICJS 2.0 Project. Details of the funds approved to
the States/UTs is given in Annexure-I.
The Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities have been
approved with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2080.5 Crore for the period
2021-22 to 2025-2026. Under the scheme, assistance is available to
States/ Union Territories to develop high quality forensic science
facilities for modernization of machinery and equipment including
mobile forensic vans and facilitating availability of trained manpower
in these laboratories through expansion of educational facilities for
forensic science in the country. The details of the funds approved so
far to the States/UTs under these components is enclosed at Annexure
II.
In addition to the above, Projects of 30 States/UTs to the tune of
₹245.29 crore have been approved under the Nirbhaya funded scheme
for Strengthening of DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities in
State Forensic Science Laboratories. The details of the funds
approved so far to the States/UTs under these components is enclosed
at Annexure III.-3-
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(b) and (c): ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the
seventh Schedule to the Constitution. However, the efforts of the
States for equipping and modernizing their police forces has been
supplemented under the scheme of “Assistance to States & UTs for
Modernization of Police (ASUMP)” {erstwhile Scheme of Modernization
of State Police Forces (MPF)}. The Government has released funds to
the tune of ₹ 206.14 crore under the scheme in the last three years.
Fund releases in a scheme are based on submission of Utilization
Certificate (UCs) and meeting the eligibility criteria by the respective
State and UT, as per the guidelines for release of funds issued by the
Department of Expenditure from time to time.
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Annexure-I mentioned in Para (a) in Reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred
Question No. 1483 for answer on 29.07.2025 regarding Modernization of
Forensic Capacities
Fund Allocation under ICJS 2.0 to States/UTs
S. No State/UT Grand Total
(Amount in ₹ Crore )
1 ANDHRA PRADESH
97.87
2 ARUNACHAL PRADESH
8.40
3 ASSAM
30.26
4 BIHAR
82.14
5 CHHATTISGARH
30.61
6 GOA
5.24
7 GUJARAT
55.50
8 HARYANA
33.70
9 HIMACHAL PRADESH
11.08
10 JHARKHAND
46.18
11 KARNATAKA
89.22
12 KERALA
45.72
13 MADHYA PRADESH
100.43
14 MAHARASTHRA
116.03
15 MANIPUR
8.95
16 MEGHALAYA
7.76
17 MIZORAM
4.56
18 NAGALAND
4.51
19 ODISHA
45.65
20 PUNJAB
24.65
21 RAJASTHAN
103.83
22 SIKKIM
3.44
23 TAMILNADU
128.17
24 TELANGANA
49.79
25 TRIPURA
10.07
26 UTTAR PRADESH
165.95
27 UTTARAKHAND
16.40
28 WEST BENGAL
58.98
29 ANDMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
2.08
30 CHANDIGARH
2.10
31 DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI
1.64
32 DELHI
25.57
33 JAMMU & KASHMIR
24.63
34 LADAKH
1.44
35 LAKSHADWEEP
1.41
36 PUDUCHERRY
4.56
Total 1448.54L.S.US.Q.NO. 1483 FOR 29.07.2025
Annexure-II mentioned in Para (a) in Reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred
Question No. 1483 for answer on 29.07.2025 regarding Modernization of
Forensic Capacities
Approved Fund for
Approved Fund for
Sl. Modernization /
State / UT Mobile Forensic
No. Upgradation of FSLs (₹ in
Vans (₹ in crore)
crore)
1 Andhra Pradesh 0 16.9
2 Arunachal Pradesh 0.5 3.25
3 Assam 0 25.35
4 A & N Islands 0.6 1.3
5 Bihar 0 0
6 Chandigarh Police 0 1.3
7 Chhattisgarh 6.52 21.45
8 Delhi Police 0 9.72
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and
9 0 1.95
Daman & Diu Police
10 Goa 2.9166 1.3
11 Gujarat 8.27 5
12 Himachal Pradesh 1.65 3.9
13 J&K FSL 21.117 14.95
14 Karnataka 9.572 20.8
15 Kerala 6.0482 12.35
16 Ladakh 0 1.3
17 Madhya Pradesh 10.05 36.94
18 Maharashtra 5.9 0
19 Manipur 6.1651 7.8
20 Meghalaya 3 7.8
21 Mizoram 6.13 4.818
22 Nagaland 7.4207 7.8
23 Odisha 0 23.4
24 Puducherry 1.105 1.95
25 Rajasthan 22.2 36.4
26 Sikkim 0.8 0
27 Tamil Nadu 26.72 30.55
28 Telangana 10.4163 17.87
29 Tripura 2.145 3.25
30 Uttar Pradesh 42.25 0
31 Uttarakhand 5.93 3.9
32 West Bengal 8.231 20.8
Total 215.6569 344.098
Note: It may be noted that projects have been approved for the States / UTs, however, funds
have not been released in most of the cases as funds under this component would be
released in a Just-in-Time manner upon receipt of request from the States / UTs to avoid
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Annexure-III mentioned in Para (a) in Reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred
Question No. 1483 for answer on 29.07.2025 regarding Modernization of
Forensic Capacities
Funds approved for strengthening of DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic
Capacities in State FSLs under Nirbhaya Funded Scheme
S. No. States/UTs Approved Fund (in ₹ cr)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 3.46
2 Assam 4.5
3 Bihar 6.12
4 Chhattisgarh 3.516
5 Goa 7.53
6 Gujarat 2.43
7 Haryana 14.0564
8 Himachal Pradesh 7.29
9 Jammu & Srinagar FSL 10.62
10 Jharkhand 6.65
11 Karnataka 13.96
12 Kerala 6.5
13 Madhya Pradesh 8.66
14 Maharashtra 53.7
15 Manipur 4.95
16 Meghalaya 3.543
17 Mizoram 4.19
18 Nagaland 5.45
19 Odisha 12.57
20 Punjab 7.98
21 Rajasthan 6.28
22 Tamil Nadu 4.87
23 Telangana 5.96
24 Tripura 2.11
25 Uttar Pradesh 15.51
26 Uttarakhand 4.96
27 West Bengal 4.78
28 Delhi (UT) 2
29 Puducherry 6.79
30 A&N Islands 4.36
Total 245.2954
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