Bhubaneswar: With an objective to strengthen criminal justice system in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today sanctioned Rs 150.05 crore for modernisation of State Forensic Science Services Organisation scheme.

The scheme ‘Modernisation of Forensic Science Services Organisation, Odisha’ will be implemented in a period of five years starting 2023-24 to 2027-28.

The specific objective of the scheme includes expeditious disposal of cases, strengthening of forensic laboratories at state, regional and district levels, improvement of scientific investigation, use of modern technology and strengthening of prosecution to enhance conviction rate, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) release stated today.

Besides, two new regional forensic science laboratory buildings will come up in Balasore and Sambalpur very soon.

As per the decision, while Rs 20 crore will be spent for new Regional Forensic Laboratory Building at Balasore and Sambalpur, Rs 125.25 crore for equipment and Rs 3.50 crore for Mobile Forensic Vans.