Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will address 57th Raising Day ceremony of CISF as the Chief Guest in Mundali, Odisha tomorrow

**Executive Summary** The Union Home Minister will address the 57th Raising Day ceremony of CISF on March 6, 2026, in Mundali, Odisha. Key events include laying the foundation stone for NFSU and CFSL campuses in Bhubaneswar, inaugurating the NFSU transit campus, launching an exhibition on 'New Nyaya Sanhita', and flagging off a Mobile Forensic Van. These initiatives aim to strengthen forensic and investigative infrastructure in Odisha. **Key Points / Main Content** * **CISF Raising Day Ceremony:** * Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will address the 57th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as the Chief Guest. * The ceremony will take place in Mundali, Odisha, on Friday, March 6, 2026. * **NFSU and CFSL Campus Development:** * The foundation stone will be laid for the campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Bhubaneswar. * The permanent campus of NFSU will be built on 40 acres of land allocated by the Government of Odisha. * This campus will be developed as a center of excellence for forensic and allied sciences. * The temporary campus of NFSU will commence operations with three specialized academic programs: M.Sc. Forensic Science, M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security, and LL.M. in Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Investigation. * **Virtual Inaugurations:** * The Union Home Minister will virtually inaugurate the transit campus of NFSU. * He will also virtually inaugurate multiple police station buildings, and CC and EO facilities in some police stations, aimed at strengthening police infrastructure. * **Exhibition and Forensic Support:** * An exhibition on 'New Nyaya Sanhita' will be inaugurated in Bhubaneswar. * A Mobile Forensic Van will be flagged off. * **Collaborations:** * Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed with the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and Rashtriya Raksha University. * **Attendees:** * Distinguished dignitaries, including the Union Education Minister, Chief Minister of Odisha, Union Home Secretary, and the founder Vice-Chancellor of NFSU, will be present. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholders:** * **Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):** * **Impact:** Participation in their 57th Raising Day ceremony, with the Union Home Minister as the Chief Guest. * **Action Required:** Formal participation in the scheduled ceremony. * **National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU):** * **Impact:** Foundation stone laid for its permanent campus and virtual inauguration of its transit campus. Commencement of specialized academic programs. Potential for enhanced educational and research capabilities. * **Action Required:** Commencement of campus development and academic operations as planned. * **Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL):** * **Impact:** Foundation stone laid for its campus in Bhubaneswar, indicating potential expansion and strengthening of forensic services. * **Action Required:** Proceed with the development of the CFSL campus. * **Odisha State Government:** * **Impact:** Allocation of 40 acres of land for the NFSU permanent campus. Involvement of the Chief Minister in the event. * **Action Required:** Continued support for the development and operationalization of the NFSU campus. * **Students and Academics (Forensic Science, Cyber Law):** * **Impact:** Access to specialized academic programs at NFSU, including M.Sc. Forensic Science, M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security, and LL.M. in Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Investigation. Opportunities for advanced study and research. * **Action Required:** Admission and enrollment in the offered specialized programs. * **Law Enforcement Agencies in Odisha:** * **Impact:** Strengthening of forensic and investigative infrastructure through the new NFSU and CFSL campuses, and the introduction of a Mobile Forensic Van. Improved police infrastructure through virtual inaugurations. * **Action Required:** Utilization of the enhanced forensic facilities and services. * **Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and Rashtriya Raksha University:** * **Impact:** Engagement in MoUs with NFSU, potentially leading to collaborative research, academic exchange, and joint initiatives. * **Action Required:** Formalization and implementation of the signed MoUs.

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