The Ministry of Home Affairs has cleared a new scheme worth ₹496.66 crore to provide Mobile Forensic Vans (MFVs) to every district and to all State FSLs across India.
Key Developments
- Allocation of 619 MFVs to various states has already been completed.
- Each van is fitted with modern equipment for crime scene documentation, photography, videography, biological and trace evidence collection, fingerprint development and lifting, and secure preservation of exhibits.
- Operational costs, including recruitment of manpower, will be borne by the respective State/UT governments.
- The scheme was announced by Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Minister of State (Home Affairs), in a written reply to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha.
Important Facts
The Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities envisions a network of district‑level forensic support, reducing the time lag between crime occurrence and evidence analysis. With 619 vans already deployed, the programme aims to cover all districts, ensuring that even remote areas have access to scientific investigation tools.
Exam Relevance
For UPSC candidates, this development touches upon several syllabus areas:
- Polity & Governance (GS2): Role of the Ministry of Home Affairs in policy formulation and inter‑governmental coordination.
- Economy & Development (GS3): Allocation of nearly ₹500 crore reflects fiscal prioritisation of law‑enforcement infrastructure.
- Ethics & Governance (GS4): Strengthening forensic capa