Government has said that the Department of Justice is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for setting up 1023 Fast Track Special Courts since October, 2019 to provide speedy justice to the victims of rape and POCSO Act.<br />''<br />'' Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju said this in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today. He said, Center has also urged the State Governments to allocate funds for the setting up of Fast Track Courts. <br />''<br />''Mr. Rijiju said, the Fast Track Special Courts scheme which was initially for one year, has been continued up to 31st March, 2023 at a total outlay of over one thousand 572 crore rupees to be funded under Nirbhaya Fund.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />