Forensics Future Unlocked: National Lab Directors Gather in Chandigarh to Drive Innovation and Justice

A two-day national directors' conference of central and state forensic science laboratories started in Chandigarh on May 23, bringing together the country's best scientific minds to strengthen the spine of India's criminal justice system. The conference aims to maintain coordination, standardize forensic work, and concentrate on evidence examination challenges, quality assurance, and new technology.

 

The directors and experts will be discussing best practices, capacity building, and the use of newest tools like advanced DNA sequencing and digital forensics. The event also provides a forum to share ideas on harmonizing protocols across states, making forensic evidence credible in courts, and bolstering training for laboratory personnel. The event emphasizes the pivot role of forensic science in delivering justice as crimes become more sophisticated and technology-driven.

 

Active sessions and workshops will focus on innovation, the human element of forensic science, and the need for continuous research and training to keep pace with international standards. With the Central Forensic Science Laboratory at Chandigarh among the key participants, the city establishes itself as a hub of forensic excellence.

 

Source: The Print, Ground News