Nyaya Vikas Yojana is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, for improving the physical infrastructure of district and subordinate courts in the country. The scheme also looks after the housing needs of judicial officers of district and subordinate courts so that justice can be delivered in a better way.
The scheme guidelines PDF is available to download on the official Nyaya Vikas portal at bhuvan-nyayavikas.nrsc.gov.in. The portal also shows the latest status of judicial infrastructure across the country, including court halls and residential units.
About Nyaya Vikas Yojana
The Department of Justice has been implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Districts and Subordinate Judiciary since 1993-94. Under the scheme, central support is given to state governments and UT administrations for construction of court halls and residential units for judicial officers and judges of district and subordinate courts.
The scheme was extended beyond 31.03.2021 with some new features. Besides court halls and residential units, the scheme now covers construction of lawyers' halls, toilet complexes and digital computer rooms for the convenience of lawyers and litigants.
The funds sharing pattern under the scheme is 60:40 for states other than North Eastern and Himalayan states. For North Eastern and Himalayan states the sharing pattern is 90:10, and for Union Territories it is 100% central support. A new portal has been created for monitoring the implementation of this scheme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nyaya Vikas Yojana |
| Launched By | Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Beneficiaries | District and subordinate courts, judicial officers |
| Benefit | Construction of court halls, residential units, lawyers' halls, toilet complexes, digital computer rooms |
| Application Mode | Online (Nyaya Vikas portal) |
| Official Website | bhuvan-nyayavikas.nrsc.gov.in |
Nyaya Vikas Portal and Current Status
The Nyaya Vikas portal is run with technical support from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO. It works as an online monitoring system for the Centrally Sponsored Scheme and helps both central and state users track the progress of judicial infrastructure projects.
As per the latest data on the portal, around 22,436 court halls and 21,329 residential units are available for the judiciary in the country. The portal also gives details of the financial support released to states and its use, along with project progress on a dashboard.
Unit Rates in Nyaya Vikas Yojana
The unit rates of the new elements under Nyaya Vikas Yojana are as follows:
- Construction of Lawyers' Halls in all the district and subordinate courts at ₹0.80 crore for each lawyer hall.
- Construction of toilet complex in all the district and subordinate courts at ₹5.40 lakh for each toilet complex.
- Construction of digital computer rooms in all the district and subordinate courts at ₹0.80 crore for each digital computer room.
How to Download Nyaya Vikas Yojana Guidelines PDF
The guidelines and other important documents are available on the official Nyaya Vikas portal. To download them, visit bhuvan-nyayavikas.nrsc.gov.in and open the Important Documents section on the homepage. The section lists the revised guidelines, fund sharing pattern, CSS handbook and other scheme documents in PDF format.
For any help related to the portal, users can contact the Department of Justice at Jaisalmer House, New Delhi, or write to nyayavikas@nrsc.gov.in. The help number is +91 11 2307 2136.
Nyaya Vikas Yojana is a key part of the government's work to strengthen the justice system. Those looking for related legal schemes can also check the Nyaya Mitra Scheme and the LLB Internship Programme for more details.
FAQ's
What is Nyaya Vikas Yojana?
Nyaya Vikas Yojana is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Department of Justice for building and improving the infrastructure of district and subordinate courts, including court halls, residential units, lawyers' halls, toilet complexes and digital computer rooms.
Where can I download the Nyaya Vikas Yojana guidelines PDF?
The guidelines PDF can be downloaded from the official Nyaya Vikas portal at bhuvan-nyayavikas.nrsc.gov.in under the Important Documents section.
What is the fund sharing pattern under the scheme?
The fund sharing pattern is 60:40 for most states, 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan states, and 100% central support for Union Territories.