Under the Budget allocation for the Ministry of Home Affairs, funds of Rs. 700 crore and Rs. 150 crore have been earmarked for ‘Modernisation of Forensic Capacity’ and ‘National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement’, respectively, which is crucial for the implementation of the three criminal laws that came into effect on July 1.
In June, the Cabinet approved the forensics scheme with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2,254.43 crore for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29. Another component, the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems, along with the modernisation of State police forces, key to the criminal laws, has seen an increased allocation from Rs. 264 crore to Rs. 520 crore in 2024-25.
Meanwhile, funds of about Rs. 88 crore has been allocated for holistic development of islands in Union Territories.
The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) to develop villages along the China border has been allocated Rs. 1,050 crore in 2024-25. While no separate allocation was done in 2023-24, the Ministry was granted Rs. 300 crore for implementation of projects under the VVP in 2023-24, revising estimates.
Published - July 24, 2024 12:00 am IST
