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The Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme has been temporarily extended up to 30th September 2026.
775 FTSCs, including 398 exclusive POCSO Courts, are functional across 29 States/UTs as of April 2026.
The scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme funded under the Nirbhaya Fund.
Expeditious trial and disposal of pending cases related to rape and offences under the POCSO Act, 2012.
Key: Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in October 2019. Covers salaries of one Judicial Officer and 7 support staff per FTSC.
Dedicated corpus for initiatives enhancing safety and security of women.
Key: Administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. Funds the central share of the FTSC scheme.
Provides a robust legal framework for protecting children from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography. Defines a child as anyone below 18 years.
State/UT Governments frame rules regarding recruitment of Judicial Officers in consultation with the respective High Court.
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Schemes funded jointly by the Centre and States, but implemented by the State Governments.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences.