From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: NFlES Scheme
Why in the News?
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES).
Do you know?
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About National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFlES)
- The Central Sector Scheme NFIES aims to strengthen national forensic infrastructure, expand NFSU’s reach, and establish CFSLs to meet growing forensic demands.
- It aligns with India’s goals of enhancing forensic capabilities and securing robust criminal justice outcomes.
Key Components of NFlES:
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Impact and Benefits
- Improved Efficiency: Ensuring high-quality forensic examinations for efficient criminal justice processes.
- Technology Integration: Leveraging advancements to handle evolving crime methods effectively.
- Capacity Building: Training more forensic professionals to reduce case backlogs and support a high conviction rate exceeding 90%.
PYQ:[2017] ‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to: (a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels. (b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes. (c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings. (d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme. |
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