DISTRICT-LEVEL FORENSIC MOBILE VAN NETWORK

The Government has approved the Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities, allocating ₹496.66 crore to provide Mobile Forensic Vans (MFVs) to all districts and State Forensic Science Laboratories. The MFVs are fitted with equipment for crime‑scene documentation, photography/videography, collection of biological and trace evidence, fingerprint development, preliminary physical‑evidence examination, secure preservation of exhibits and digital documentation. To date, 619 MFVs have been allocated to various States. Operational costs, including manpower recruitment, will be borne by the respective State/UT. The scheme was disclosed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.