Mumbai, 13 May (HS): The Maharashtra Government has

decided to provide 20 hectares, 23 R land for the National Forensic Science

University Sub-centre, in Chincholi, in Kamptee tehsil of Nagpur district. The

decision was taken in a cabinet meeting under the chairmanship of Chief

Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The National Forensic Science University at

Gandhinagar in Gujarat is the only university of international standard in

India. The university’s sub-centre in Nagpur has been temporarily accommodated

in Vishvas Cell, Police Help Centre building in Parsodi-Subhashnagar on a

rental basis.

The Union Government has sanctioned Rs 120 crore for

the Sub-centre for the 2025-2028 sessions. The Sub-Centre and Laboratory will

facilitate the legal procedure requiring forensic science tests for police and

courts.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar