Budget 2026-27: Over Rs 1471 crore allocated for forensic-related schemes under MHA
Published on: Feb. 1, 2026, 8:34 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The government has allocated over Rs 1471 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the modernisation of forensic capabilities, with a number of other schemes aimed at making justice swift and accessible. Additionally, Rs 14 crore has been allocated for upgrading Central Forensic Science Laboratories, which includes the establishment of a National Forensic Data Centre.
