Forensic Jobs in India- Are they??

India has it all from a booming economy to a booming crime rate. What makes India prone to the continuous face of crime and violence is the less resilient it throws on crime breakers in the country.

Time and Again it has shown the forensic tests has failed in many cases, due to complaints from the Forensic Labs stating its insufficient funds, inexperienced staff, lack of space and infrastructure. So where is Forensic not playing its part?

Well, the Institutions providing Forensic Science has increased comparing the 2005 mark. The Forensic Laboratories boast about how they have the necessary tool. And how the economy needs young Forensic Scientists

To be very Honest, i have seen as a little of 2 % of the batch i passed out being placed. What happened to remaining 98%??

Why are there no recruitments for Forensic Freshers, why do Forensic Laboratories wave away young Forensic Scientists who want to make their mark??

Talent in India for Forensics can be reaped only if the seeds of Forensic have been sown to produce results. Without that the young experts are like "an engine ready to work but are without fuel"

It is time for the Indian Government to take heed to these young experts and give them the best there is. A well built system in forensic only can prove that India can be a fore-runner in the field of forensic.

All this would curb the increasing crime rates, would help in effective case solving and last but not the least a powerful Justice System to India's growth.

-Joulyn V Kenny
Forensic Expert
IFO