Daijiworld Media Network - Raipur

Raipur, Jun 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the central government's commitment to eliminating Maoist insurgency by March 31, 2025, and declared that anti-Maoist operations would continue unabated even during the monsoon, a period that has traditionally seen a lull in such efforts.

Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) campuses in Raipur, Shah sent a strong message to Maoist rebels:

“Unlike in previous years, we will not slow down operations during the rains. This time, we won’t let the rebels rest even in the monsoon.”

He commended Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma for intensifying the crackdown on Left Wing Extremism and for motivating the state police forces.

“On behalf of the Central government, I congratulate both leaders for their determined leadership in the fight against Maoism.”
The Home Minister also urged Maoist cadres to lay down arms and join the mainstream, assuring that those who surrender will benefit from rehabilitation schemes offered by the state government.

“The Centre and State will honor all promises made to surrendered rebels.”

Alongside security, Shah emphasized economic empowerment and innovation. He encouraged Chhattisgarh’s youth to become entrepreneurs, highlighting the launch of the ‘Mind-to-Market’ i-Hub incubation program, aimed at supporting start-ups and MSMEs.

He credited former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee for the creation of Chhattisgarh and praised PM Narendra Modi for steering the state’s development in recent years.

Calling it a transformative day for the state’s criminal justice system, Shah highlighted the launch of NFSU and CFSL Raipur, as well as the transit campus of NFSU, which will begin operations with 180 students in programs such as B.Sc. and M.Sc. in cyber and forensic sciences.

“I urge young students to place their trust in PM Modi’s vision. A degree from NFSU will be a guarantee of a secure career,” Shah said.

The NFSU campus is being established at a cost of ?145 crore, while the CFSL facility will cost ?123 crore, both funded by the Central government.

He further underlined that timely justice is crucial for realizing Viksit Bharat 2047, the government’s vision for a developed India. The new criminal law codes—Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—coming into effect on July 1, 2024, are central to this transformation.

“The establishment of forensic science institutions will help create an evidence-based justice system, aiming to deliver verdicts within three years,” Shah added.