(a) whether the Government is establishing Sakhi Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory dedicated for women related cases and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) whether the Government proposes to distribute Special Forensic Kits for rape cases to all police stations and hospitals and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)
(a) : Yes Madam. The proposal of MHA to set up a model Forensic Science Lab with advanced infrastructure and equipment responsible for conducting forensic analysis of all cases in the country including sexual assault, criminal paternity and homicide has been appraised by the Empowered Committee under Nirbhaya Fund with financial outlay of Rs. 99.76 Cr.
(b) : Yes Madam. The Government has decided to make available adequate number of special forensic kits for rape cases in all police stations as well as hospitals where such medico-legal cases are handled to improve the quality of forensic evidence and thereby strengthen the case of the prosecution. It was also decided that the same would be funded through Nirbhaya Fund.
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