Progress continues in nuclear waste management, with the outdoor dry storage project at Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant set to commence construction. A Taipower representative pointed out that, in 2015, the soil and water conservation plan for the outdoor dry storage facility at Kuosheng was approved by the Council of Agriculture (now the Ministry of Agriculture). Subsequently, after nine years of effort, the Construction Site Plan for Reduction of Pollutants from Runoff Wastewater required for building the dry storage facility was approved by the New Taipei City Government this past August (2024). Approval for construction commencement was granted in November. Today (December 31), Taipower held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction, symbolizing a solid first step in the steady progress toward nuclear power decommissioning.
A Taipower representative explained that the outdoor dry storage facility at Kuosheng will use dry storage casks designed by NAC International, a nuclear equipment company based in the US. A total of 27 casks are planned for the outdoor facility, with each cask capable of storing 87 spent fuel assemblies. Construction is expected to be completed by 2026. After obtaining a completion certificate from the New Taipei City Government, the facility will undergo commissioning tests, including cold tests and hot tests; then, Taipower will apply to the Nuclear Safety Commission for an operating license. Taipower projects obtaining the license in 2027.
A Taipower representative stated that the dry storage facility is a critical preliminary component of the decommissioning project. Only after construction is completed and an operating license is obtained can the spent nuclear fuel be gradually removed from the reactor, and only then can the decommissioning process be implemented at full scale. During construction, all work will be carried out in strict accordance with the approved Environmental Impact Statement and Soil and Water Conservation Plan. Taipower will closely monitor construction quality and ensure that all work complies with nuclear safety regulations and occupational safety and quality control standards, as Taipower completes this key project in the decommissioning of Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant.
Spokesperson: Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng
Phone: (02) 2366-6271/0958-749-333
Email: u910707@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Department of Nuclear Back-end Management Director Liao Ying-Chen
Phone: (02)2365-7210 ext. 2200/0953-685-053
Email: u880803@taipower.com.tw
The Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards, known as the “Oscars of Corporate Sustainability”, held their award ceremony today (December 11). Taipower stood out among 526 companies to win the Corporate Sustainability Report Platinum Award, as well as a Best Sustainability Practice Awards in Taiwan and a Creative Communication Leadership Award. Notably, Taipower has been recognized in the Sustainability Reporting category for 16 years in a row since 2009. This also marks the sixth time the Company has received the Platinum Award, the highest honor in the Energy Industry category. A Taipower representative stated that because electricity is a vital foundation for Taiwan’s livelihood and economic development, Taipower remains committed to ensuring both stable power supply and environmental sustainability.
For the 17th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards in 2024, the individual performance awards were presented on November 20. Then, today, the award ceremony for the Sustainability Reporting and Comprehensive Sustainability Performance categories was held today at the Grand Hilai Taipei hotel. Department of Corporate Planning Director Kuo Chiu-Ying represented Taipower in accepting the prestigious awards from Eugene Chien, Chairman of the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy.
A Taipower representative pointed out that winning a Corporate Sustainability Report Platinum Award and a Best Sustainability Practice Awards ( Comprehensive Performance Category) this year highlights the Company’s outstanding achievements in three aspects – environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and corporate governance – and in thoroughly and transparently disclosing this information in the sustainability report. Taipower’s 2023 Sustainability Report outlines the Company’s comprehensive sustainability development plan, presenting five sustainability visions, ten strategic pathways, and initiatives corresponding to each. These efforts align with both the United Nations and Taiwan’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). This year, the report places even greater emphasis on disclosing information in key areas such as climate action, sustainable supply chain development, and ecological inclusion, showcasing Taipower’s concrete actions toward achieving sustainable operations.
In recent years, Taipower has continuously advanced renewable energy development, promoted modernization for low-carbon power generation, and adopted new energy technologies, steadily progressing toward the goal of net-zero emissions for the power sector. In addition, Taipower embraces the spirit of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), applying nature-based solutions to foster harmony between power infrastructure and ecological systems, and thus protecting biodiversity and the natural environment. Examples include using conservation efforts at the Yong’an Wetlands near the Hsinta Power Plant to create a Flying Bird Power Plant; and implementing a bat habitat relocation project at the Taixi Wind Plant.
A Taipower representative explained that this is the Company’s fifth time receiving the Creative Communication Leadership Award in the corporate governance category of the Sustainability Performance Awards. The Company has continued to promote popular science education on electricity through initiatives tailored to audiences of all ages. These initiatives include helping create the Taiwan Science Train and the Workplace Visitation Program for Youth; organizing the kW Design Award, Taiwan’s only electricity-themed design competition; and creating TAIPOWER D/S ONE, Taiwan’s first green energy-themed exhibition hall. Through these diverse, creative, interactive platforms, Taipower effectively connects knowledge of power to everyday life. In recognition of these efforts, Taipower was also honored with a Taiwan Sustainability Action Award at the 2024 SDG Asia this August.
Spokesperson: Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng
Phone: (02) 2366-6271/0958-749-333
Email: u910707@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Department of Corporate Planning Director Kuo Chiu-Ying
Phone: (02) 2366-6440/0978-105-282
Email: u004770@taipower.com.tw
Eligible Singapore households can claim up to $400 Climate Vouchers from 15 April 2025
15 Apr 2025
Climate Vouchers to encourage households to take climate action by switching tomore energy- and water- efficient products
From 15 April 2025 to 31 December 2027, Singaporean and Permanent Resident HDB households will be able to claim an additional $100 in Climate Vouchers, on top of the existing $300. The enhanced Climate Friendly Households Programme (CFHP) will also be expanded to include Singapore Citizen households living in private residential properties. This means that eligible HDB and private households can claim a total of $400 worth of Climate Vouchers.
To claim[1] the additional Climate Vouchers, eligible households can visit go.gov.sg/cv-claim from 15 April 2025 and log in with their Singpass account (see Annex A for steps to claim). The Climate Vouchers can be used at 180 participating retailers to purchase energy- and water-efficient household products. (see Annex B for list of eligible products)
[1]As eligible residents will receive the vouchers based on their registered address at the point of claim, those who have relocated should update their registered address with ICA before making the claim.
L’Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) lance une consultation pour la conception de formations à distance sur la plateforme « Parlons Français ». Les dossiers de candidature doivent être déposés le 15 mai 2025 au plus tard.
La consultation a pour objectif général de développer l’offre de formation à distance de la plateforme « Parlons français » à destination des enseignants de et en français de l’espace francophone.
Les objectifs spécifiques de l’appel à candidatures sont les suivants :
former aux outils numériques pour l’enseignement ;
faciliter la collaboration et la gestion des données ;
renforcer la sécurité et l’autonomie numérique ;
encourager l’innovation et l’expérimentation des technologies émergentes.
Cet appel à candidatures vise ainsi à harmoniser les compétences numériques dans les pays francophones, mais également à promouvoir des pratiques pédagogiques innovantes et inclusives, adaptées à la diversité des contextes d’enseignement-apprentissage.
Thématiques cibles
Les modules de formation proposés devront correspondre aux thématiques suivantes :
utilisation des outils numériques pour l’enseignement ;
gestion de l’information et des données ;
création de contenus numériques ;
interaction et collaboration en ligne ;
différenciation pédagogique et personnalisation ;
sécurité et citoyenneté numérique.
Critères d’éligibilité
Les candidats devront répondre aux critères suivants :
être spécialiste avéré en gestion de projets numériques et/ou en gestion de projets d’enseignement en ligne, en sciences de l’éducation ;
justifier d’une expérience significative en gestion de projets numériques, notamment dans les établissements d’enseignement et en contexte francophone ;
avoir de l’expérience en matière de montage de formations au numérique ;
posséder une expertise avancée en nouvelles technologies, en communication digitale et en numérique éducatif ;
maîtriser parfaitement les LMS et autres outils numériques dédiés à l’apprentissage en ligne ;
avoir de l’expérience en matière de réalisation des projets avec des partenaires francophones ;
avoir de solides capacités rédactionnelles.
Les dossiers de candidature devront contenir :
un descriptif détaillé de la méthodologie qui sera suivie ;
les modalités de la prestation et les outils employés ;
le calendrier de la mise en œuvre ;
le curriculum vitae des intervenant(e)s ;
une liste non exhaustive des prestations similaires réalisées en précisant les structures commanditaires.
Le cahier des charges, les dossiers de réponse technique et financière sont disponibles sur la page de l’OIF.
Les dossiers de candidature doivent être envoyés avant le 15 mai 2025 à 23h59, heure de Paris à l’adresse suivante :deaf@francophonie.org
Contact en Nouvelle-Calédonie : Virginie Thomas Garrel, service de la coopération régionale et des relations extérieures (SCRRE) : virginie.garrel@gouv.nc.
La sécurité civile vous prie de bien vouloir trouver ci-joint le communiqué concernant la VIGILANCE ORANGE fortes pluies orages, qui est valable à compter de ce jour, sur les communes de Boulouparis, Canala, La Foa, Thio et Kouaoua.
La sécurité civile appelle la population à se tenir informer de l’évolution de la situation en se connectant sur la page Facebook de la sécurité civile, les sites de la sécurité civile securite-civile.gouv.nc et de Meteo-France Nouvelle-Calédonie www.meteo.nc ou en écoutant les informations diffusées par les différents médias.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
CHP reminds public to be vigilant in preventing norovirus when travelling outside Hong Kong “According to the Japanese authorities, 72 people developed food poisoning symptoms including diarrhoea, fever and vomiting after consuming lunch boxes provided by a catering service in the southern Tochigi on April 9, and one of them died with the cause of death yet to be ascertained. Investigations by the authorities concerned found that the stool samples collected from the affected patients and the staff of the catering service were tested positive for norovirus. As Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the vicinity of Hong Kong, and the activity of norovirus in Japan this year is higher than that in the same period in the past five years, I would like to appeal to those who are planning to visit or are currently visiting Japan to remain vigilant and maintain personal, environmental and food hygiene at all times to minimise the risk of being infected,” Dr Tsui said.
“Norovirus is highly contagious and individuals may become infected after being exposed to even a small amount of norovirus. The virus can be transmitted through various means, such as eating contaminated food, contacting with the vomit or excreta of infected persons, and contacting with contaminated objects. It may lead to a large-scale outbreak. Since alcohol is not effective in killing norovirus, alcohol-based handrubs are not a substitute for handwashing with soap and water,” he added.
Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, mild fever and malaise. Most patients usually recover on their own and symptoms usually improve within one to three days. Members of the public may visit the CHP’s webpages for more information and preventive advice on norovirus infectionIssued at HKT 20:54
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
To strengthen self-protection capabilities of students with special educational needs and senior citizens, the Consumer Council and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have joined hands in launching a series of new virtual reality (VR) simulation games designed to foster proper attitude towards consumption with the use of credit cards, while raising the participant’s awareness of fraud prevention through a gamified learning experience.
The VR simulation games feature two key themes: “Be a Smart Credit Card User”, covering basic knowledge of credit card usage and concepts of rational consumption, and “Beware of Credit Card Fraud”, simulating the scenarios of fraudsters using phishing links and fraudulent calls purporting to be from bank staff. Through the four simulated scenarios (see Annex (Chinese only)) – “Credit card ABC”, “Responsible use of credit cards”, “Beware of phishing links”, and “Beware of fraudulent calls” – the games offer an immersive and interactive experience with vivid decision-making prompts, real-life role play, and simple yet entertaining mini-games with over a hundred interactive options, equipping persons with special needs and senior citizens with the knowledge and skill to use credit cards responsibly and identify scams. Participants can use the VR headsets and handheld controllers for an immersive first-person experience.
The Council and the HKMA recently organised an event at Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School for students to try out the games for the first time. The Chief Executive of the Consumer Council, Ms Gilly Wong, said, “Consumers with special needs and some senior consumers often have limited knowledge of credit cards. The Council is delighted to collaborate with the HKMA in developing this innovative VR simulation game, allowing them to experience overspending and fraud scenarios firsthand while learning how to respond accordingly. Since credit cards serve both as a payment tool and a loan instrument, it is crucial for consumers to establish proper values and knowledge about responsible usage early on. This VR game will be distributed to social welfare organisations and special schools across Hong Kong, to be used in consumer education workshops and activities for promoting responsible credit card usage and fraud prevention.”
Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA Mr Arthur Yuen, said, “Credit card payments are a common means of transaction, yet they are often exploited by fraudsters as a tool for deception. Members of the public who are not vigilant may fall into the trap of scams. We hope to use interactive games to convey the messages on the proper use of credit cards, as well as the importance of guarding against credit card scams in a simple and vivid way, thereby assisting members of the public to use credit cards with peace of mind and enhancing their awareness of anti-scam measures.”
The HKMA launched the Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 2.0 (the Charter 2.0) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Association of Banks last year, to assist the public in guarding against credit card scams and other digital frauds. The Council remains committed to consumer education and safeguarding consumer rights. As a supporting organisation of the Charter 2.0, it will continue to enhance public awareness of fraud prevention and self-protection ability.
Since late 2020, the Council has been running the Support Programme for Persons with Special Needs, aimed at promoting consumer education among persons with special needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, mild intellectual disability, and common mental disorder, in identifying unscrupulous trade practices and scams. The Programme provides a range of educational resources for frontline social workers, teachers and caregivers, including training handbooks, game cards, case study videos and posters, and easy-to-read guides. In 2023, the Programme also piloted its first VR educational tool focusing on the unscrupulous sales tactics of beauty and fitness centres. To date, the Programme has organised more than 180 consumer education sessions for over 4 600 participants from 80 social welfare organisations, self-help groups and special schools.
A desktop version of the credit card VR simulation games is also available. Members of the public may visit the websites of the Consumer Council and the HKMA for relevant information.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, attended the 20th anniversary celebration ceremony of Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) in Zhuhai this afternoon (April 14).
Co-founded by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University, BNBU was the first university jointly established by the higher education sectors of the Mainland and Hong Kong. At the ceremony, Dr Choi expressed her heartfelt congratulations to BNBU. She said that BNBU adopts the undergraduate curriculum and teaching evaluation system of Hong Kong higher education institutions, setting a good example for joint provision of education services between the Mainland and Hong Kong.
Dr Choi noted that several Hong Kong higher education institutions have taken a proactive approach in providing education services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Mainland cities, and strengthening co-operation by realising complementary advantages with their Mainland counterparts through the establishment of university alliances. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) supports Hong Kong higher education institutions to leverage the characteristics and competitive edges of Hong Kong’s higher education sector through formation of multilateral and cross-discipline partnerships in the GBA Mainland cities. By doing so, favourable conditions for scientific research and development, knowledge transfer and commercialisation can be created to facilitate research activities of high academic standard in the GBA.
She added that the HKSARG will continue to actively participate in and foster higher education co-operation in the GBA by assisting Hong Kong higher education institutions in exploring more flexible and innovative operation models. The HKSARG will also promote closer collaboration between Hong Kong higher education institutions and their campuses in the GBA Mainland cities, and facilitate the flow of faculty members and students, with a view to nurturing outstanding talent for the country’s development through synergising the complementary academic structures and facilities of Hong Kong and Mainland campuses.
Dr Choi also toured the various facilities of BNBU to understand the development situation of the campus.
She subsequently met the Mayor of the Zhuhai Municipal Government, Mr Wu Zetong; the Director of the Zhuhai Municipal Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Bureau, Ms Huang Cui; the Director of the Zhuhai Municipal Education Bureau, Mr Xi Enmin, and other officials to exchange views on education issues.
Dr Choi returned from Zhuhai to Hong Kong this evening.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organised by NFSU in New Delhi PM Modi’s vision changed the entire landscape of the country’s criminal justice system
The use of forensic science is imperative to stop borderless crimes
In the coming decade, India will have the highest conviction rate in the world
It is important to make forensic science a part of the criminal justice system so that no injustice is done to both the accused and the complainant
7 campuses of National Forensic Sciences University have been built across the country, 9 more campuses will be built in another 6 months
The government is trying to make the society crime-free by finding solutions to all challenges using forensic sciences
NFSU is promoting trained manpower, research and indigenous technology
Posted On: 14 APR 2025 6:00PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in New Delhi today as the Chief Guest. The theme of the conference was ‘Role of Forensic Science in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and Combating Terrorism’. The conference was attended by many dignitaries including Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Attorney General Shri R Venkataramani, Rajya Sabha MP and Chairman, Bar Council of India Shri Manan Kumar Mishra, Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan and Vice Chancellor, NFSU Dr. J. M. Vyas.
Paying tribute to Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that Babasaheb worked to finalize the Constitution of India. It was a Herculean task to finalize the Constitution after thousands of hours of intense discussion on every subject, but Babasaheb composed the Constitution by incorporating all aspects keeping in mind the needs of the country and with the idea of maintaining the relevance of the Constitution for many years. Shri Shah said that our Constitution is not just a book. It has a system for the protection of the body, property and honor of every citizen and forensic science is now playing a very useful role in strengthening the criminal justice system associated with the protection of these three.
Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we are striving to make the justice system people-centric and scientific. Efforts are also being made to ensure that those seeking justice get justice on time and also have the satisfaction of getting justice. Through this, our aim is to create a safe, capable and competent India. Union Home Minister said that to strengthen the criminal justice system, the Government of India has brought three new criminal laws in the form of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
Union Home Minister said that forensics is not a new idea in our country. Its detailed description is found in Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Kautilya’s Arthashashtra. Acharya Kautilya has guided the world in detail on topics like toxicology, identification of poison, body language of suspects, and identification of accused on the basis of speech.
Shri Amit Shah said that without forensic science, it is not possible to deliver timely justice and increase the rate of conviction. He said that the entire scenario of crime has changed today. Now criminals use different means of technology, information and communication, due to which crime has now become borderless. Earlier, crime used to happen in a small part of a district, state or country, but now crime has become borderless. Modern crimes now transcend city, state, national, and even international boundaries. In such a situation, the importance of forensic science has increased a lot. Shri Shah said that when PM Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and he was the Home Minister, the seed of Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, planted by Shri Narendra Modi in 2009, has now grown into a banyan tree in the form of the National Forensic Sciences University — the first university of its kind in the world. He said that it is a matter of joy for him that when the National Forensic Sciences University was established on 1 October 2020, Shri Narendra Modi was the Prime Minister and he was the Home Minister of the country.
Union Home Minister said that PM Modi’s visionary leadership has brought significant transformation to the country’s criminal justice system. He emphasized that a system has been established where neither the accused nor the complainant is subjected to injustice. To ensure this balance, integrating forensic science into the criminal justice process is essential. Shri Shah highlighted that the steps taken in 2009 and 2020 to establish the Forensic Science University are not only producing skilled professionals but also paving the way for research across various fields. He noted that the university has become a trusted institution for forensic analysis in complex cases and has also evolved into a hub for equipping the country’s forensic laboratories with modern technology. He further added that the university offers a wide range of programs, including degree, diploma, PhD, and research courses. Additionally, it has developed and adopted numerous indigenous technologies and has created toolkits to supply these innovations to police forces across the nation.
Shri Amit Shah underlined that following the directive of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to get rid the country of colonial-era laws, work on finalizing new criminal laws was carried out between 2019 and 2024. He noted that extensive discussions during this period revealed the extent to which the outdated laws were harming India’s criminal justice system. He emphasized that if laws are not updated in accordance with changing times, they become obsolete and irrelevant. He added that the original intent of the old criminal laws was not to deliver justice to Indian citizens but to uphold British rule. In contrast, the three new criminal laws introduced under PM Modi’s leadership have been crafted by Indians, for the protection and justice of Indian citizens. Shri Shah said that this represents the most significant legal reform of the 21st century. He further explained that the new laws provide a legal foundation for the use of modern technology and have been designed with a forward-looking approach — incorporating not only current technologies but also anticipating technological developments for the next 100 years.
Union Home Minister said that the new laws have formally defined e-documents and e-summons. He explained that the method of technology used is irrelevant as long as the law recognizes e-documents, and similarly, once people accept e-summons, the mode of delivery no longer matters. He emphasized that technology has been integrated at every stage of the criminal justice process — from the crime scene to investigation, and through to the trial. Forensic investigation has been made mandatory for all crimes that carry a punishment of more than seven years. He expressed confidence that these changes will lead to India achieving the highest conviction rate in the world in the coming decade.
Shri Amit Shah said that the conviction rate in the country is currently stands at 54 per cent. He said that terrorism has been defined in the new laws. Voice logs and digital voice mail have also been given a place. Arrangements have also been made in BNSS to give legal basis to audio, video recordings, videography of forensic evidence and digital records in interrogation. Arrangements have been made to ensure justice within the stipulated period by setting time limits for the police, prosecution and judicial system. He said that its results have also started coming. In some cases, the rapist was convicted in 23 days and within 100 days the triple murder case was solved and the culprit was punished. Union Home Minister said that this was possible because technical evidence was recognized in the trial. He said that efforts have also been made to digitize the digital system of the entire country.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that today 100 per cent police stations in the country have been computerized through Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS). About 14 crore 19 lakh FIRs and their related documents have been made available online along with legacy data. 22 thousand courts have been equipped with the e-court facilities. Data of 2 crore 19 lakh is available through e-prison. Prosecution data of 1 crore 93 lakh cases is available through e-prosecution. 39 lakh forensic evidences are available online through e-forensics. He said that 16 lakh alerts have been generated from this. Fingerprints of 1 crore 53 lakh accused are available in the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). These fingerprints have been shared with every police station. National Database of Human Trafficking Offender is also available. Shri Shah added that this data is separate right now, but in the next few years, the Home Ministry will hand over this data to the investigating teams using Artificial Intelligence. He said that then it will become very easy to formulate a strategy to prevent crime and it will also be very beneficial in controlling crime.
Union Home Minister said that due to the farsightedness of PM Modi, we had established the National Forensic Sciences University in the year 2020 itself, while three new criminal laws came into force in 2024. He said that seven campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University have been established in different states of the country. 9 more campuses will be established in the next 6 months. Apart from these, the establishment of 10 more campuses is proposed. Shri Shah said that there will be no state in the country where there is no campus of National Forensic Sciences University. We will work to make each campus the best unit in the world by giving it one subject. The students of the university will be helped in research and development so that they achieve heights in research and make the campus the best in the allotted subject. Home Minister said that after its completion, every year 36 thousand diploma and degree holder youth will pass out from these campuses and strengthen our criminal justice system.
Shri Amit Shah said that there is a need for 30,000 trained professionals to visit every crime scene where the punishment is more than seven years. He noted that each year, around 36,000 students will graduate from the National Forensic Sciences University, many of whom will go on to work in private forensic laboratories as well. He further mentioned that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is working on an agreement between private and government Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs), allowing certain samples received by government FSLs to also be analyzed by private labs. He added that NFSU is advancing into several emerging fields, including drone forensics, smart city forensics, marine forensics, and corporate forensics. Shri Shah also highlighted the growing international presence of NFSU, stating that around 240 foreign students are currently enrolled, and that the university will continue to expand globally in the coming years.
Union Home Minister emphasized the need to categorize offenders into habitual criminals, those driven to crime by circumstances, and those who committed crimes out of necessity. He stressed the importance of providing psychological counseling to such individuals within jails, with the goal of encouraging them to become responsible citizens. He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India will be able to develop a robust forensic science-based system for prisoner rehabilitation within the next couple of years. Shri Shah also said that a Modus Operandi Bureau has been established, which will play a vital role in controlling crime by analyzing criminal behavior patterns.
Shri Amit Shah acknowledged that the country faces numerous challenges, many of which can be addressed through the effective use of forensic science. He called for close collaboration between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Forensic Sciences University to work toward building a crime-free society through scientific solutions. Union Home Minister said that, during the conference, young individuals were recognized for their outstanding performance in the hackathon and their efforts to promote the use of the Hindi language.