The Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts, including exclusive POCSO Courts, for a further period of five years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. The Scheme has a total financial outlay of over 3,788 crore rupees. The Central Share will be funded from the Nirbhaya Fund. The Scheme has provision of operationalisation of 850 Fast Track Special Courts, including exclusive POCSO Courts, across various participating States and UTs. It has a provision of dedicated Judicial Officer, Special Public Prosecutor and six support staff to facilitate expeditious disposal of pending cases relating to rape and offences under the POCSO Act, 2012.
The continuation of the Scheme will ensure faster trials and timely justice for victims of sexual offences. It will reduce the number of pending cases of Rape and POCSO Act cases.
