Raipur, Jun 22 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and I-Hub Raipur in Nava Raipur on Sunday.
Shah said that this marks a historic day for Chhattisgarh in the direction of modernising and scientifying the criminal justice system.
The NFSU temporary campus and I-Hub will be developed at a cost of Rs 268 crores. The campus will offer BSc, MSc in Forensic Science, Cyber Security, Psychology, Digital Forensic, and professional diploma courses from the academic session 2025-26.
Shah highlighted that these institutions will not only empower Chhattisgarh but also the entire central India with modern justice and crime investigation capabilities.
He added that new forensic technologies like DNA fingerprinting, cyber security, and digital forensic will be accessible locally, making investigations faster and more accurate.
The Home Minister urged the youth to become entrepreneurs and start their own startups, leveraging the I-Hub’s resources and support.
He also praised the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma for their efforts in taking the anti-Naxalite campaign to a decisive phase.
Shah appealed to Naxalites to surrender and join the development journey of Chhattisgarh. He assured that graduating from NFSU under the Modi government will guarantee employment.
The NFSU’s permanent campus is expected to be fully developed within three years, opening up vast career opportunities for Chhattisgarh’s youth in forensic science.
Shah underscored that the new criminal laws aim to ensure justice within three years and establish a modern, science-based criminal justice system.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma also spoke on the occasion, stressing the significance of NFSU and I-Hub in empowering the state’s youth and strengthening law and order.