Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary
- July 15, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary
Subject: Govt Schemes
Context : Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary.
Concept :
- The scheme is extended for 5 years i.e. from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2026.
- The total cost of Rs.9000 crore has been approved, out of which Central share will be Rs.5357 crore including Rs.50 crore for the Gram Nyayalayas Scheme.
- The scheme will be implemented in a Mission Mode through National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms.
About CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary
- It has been in operation since 1993-94.
- It augments the resources of the State Governments for construction of court buildings and residential quarters for Judicial Officers (JO) in all the States / UTs.
- It provides for additional activities like construction of lawyer halls, toilets complexes and digital computer rooms.
- It covers all the States and Union Territories.