Forensic science lab worth over ₹150 cr. to be built in Sheikh Sarai in 2 years: CM
The Delhi government has approved the construction of a new state-of-the-art forensic science laboratory in Sheikh Sarai. The facility is intended to support the increased demand for scientific evidence required by new criminal laws.
Why it matters
The investment underscores a shift toward technology-driven criminal justice and the modernization of investigative infrastructure in India.
The Expenditure Finance Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the construction of a state-of-the-art Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Sheikh Sarai at a cost of ₹151.81 crore, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated in a release on Saturday.
Ms. Gupta has set a two-year deadline for the Public Works Department (PWD) to complete the construction.
According to the CMO statement, the new RFSL will come up on a plot measuring around 6,300 square metres, with a total built-up area of 18,300 sq. m. The PWD will construct the building as an integrated forensic facility to meet the specialised need for scientific investigations.
The Chief Minister said the new RFSL would help the Home Department and the Delhi Police fulfil the requirements arising from the new criminal laws.
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