LUCKNOW, March 27 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has released Rs.3.82 crore as the fourth installment to the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow, significantly advancing its push to modernise forensic infrastructure and strengthen scientific investigation capabilities across the state.

The latest tranche is part of a total sanctioned outlay of Rs.15.31 crore for the financial year 2025-26 under the non-salary grant-in-aid head. The home department approval granted in the order dated March 25 (Wednesday) following a proposal from police headquarters and the institute's director, underscores the state's focus on building robust forensic support for policing.

Senior home officials privy to the development s...