The unit, a seven-story building with a basement, will cost an estimate ₹87.50 crores.

The Planning Department’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Cell is overseeing the project, with work already underway on the detailed project report, architectural design and key assessments. The EPC cell has also started construction with a full action plan targeting completion in 18 months.

“A master plan, to be completed within 90 days, will include comprehensive architectural designs, surveying, site studies and subsoil analyses. Reputed institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT BHU and NIT Prayagraj will lend their expertise to ensure top-notch standards,” said a senior government official.

Located on land provided by the UP State Forensic Institute, the lab will connect to the Lucknow-Kanpur highway via Ranipur Road. About 20 km from Charbagh station, the solar powered facility will have advanced facilities including an underground tank, incinerator, compost facility, acoustic wall panels, gas fire extinguishing system, DG set, electrical substation and landscaped grounds. Modern infrastructure items such as high-capacity elevators, HVAC systems, IP-based EPABX, CCTV and audio-visual systems will enhance criminal investigations and related processes.