National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)

• 1986: The NCRB was established as a central repository for information on crime and criminals in India. 
• Headquarters: Located in New Delhi.
• Ministry: It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
• Based on: The bureau was set up following recommendations from the Tandon Committee, the National Police Commission (1977-1981), and the Task Force of the Home Ministry.
• Key Responsibilities: NCRB’s primary role is to collect, analyze, and disseminate crime data. It serves as an essential resource for investigators in tracing crimes and criminals.

Significant Projects and Initiatives

• Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS): Launched in 2009, CCTNS connects around 15,000 police stations and 6,000 higher offices nationwide, enhancing the efficiency of policing through e-Governance.
• National Digital Police Portal (2017): This portal facilitates police officers in accessing the CCTNS database for criminal information and offers various citizen services like online complaint filing.
• National Database of Sexual Offenders (NDSO): NCRB maintains and regularly updates the NDSO, sharing it with States/UTs.
• Online Cyber-Crime Reporting Portal: NCRB acts as the Central Nodal Agency for this portal, allowing citizens to report cybercrimes, especially those related to child pornography and sexual violence.
• Central Finger Print Bureau: Functions as the national repository of all fingerprints in India.
• Crime Statistics: NCRB compiles and publishes national crime statistics, including reports on ‘Crime in India’, ‘Accidental Deaths & Suicides’, and ‘Prison Statistics’.

Why in News:

• According to the latest NCRB data, Delhi recorded the highest rate of FIRs linked to crimes against women in the country in 2022.