Uttarakhand Police secured Rank 1 in ICJS 2.0 National Rankings with an impressive score of 93.46. The rankings were released by the National Crime Records Bureau under Ministry of Home Affairs. Uttarakhand outperformed Haryana and Assam, highlighting its effective adoption of technology-driven criminal justice reforms.
What is ICJS 2.0?
Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 is a pan-India digital platform that integrates all pillars of the criminal justice system:
- Police
- Courts
- Prosecution
- Prisons
- Forensic laboratories
- Fingerprint bureaus
- Crime & criminal databases
Core Principle
- “One Data, One Entry” – data entered once becomes accessible to all authorised agencies.
- Reduces duplication, human error, and delays.
- A key pillar of Digital India and e-Courts Project.
Why ICJS 2.0 Ranking Matters
- Measures actual system usage, not just installation.
- Evaluates:
- Real-time data integration
- Institutional coordination
- Digital workflows across districts
- Reflects a shift from manual, siloed processes to technology-enabled justice delivery.
- Acts as a benchmark for other states.
Why Uttarakhand Ranked No.1
Key Success Factors
- Full district-level integration of police systems with courts and prisons.
- Standardised digital workflows across all police units.
- Capacity building & training of personnel at all ranks.
- Strong emphasis on data-driven policing and daily system usage.
- Technology treated as an operational necessity, not an optional tool.
Benefits of ICJS 2.0 Implementation
- Real-time data sharing → faster investigations.
- Digital case tracking from FIR to judgment.
- Better coordination between police–judiciary–prisons.
- Supports evidence-based policing via forensic and crime databases.
- Enhances transparency, accountability, and conviction quality.
- Static GK: Digital case management reduces physical record storage and improves data security.
Advanced Digital Modules in Focus
According to DGP Deepam Seth, Uttarakhand Police is strengthening:
- e-Sakshya – Digital evidence management
- e-Summons – Electronic summons delivery
- Nyaya Shruti – Audio-video & procedural digitalisation
Aim: Time-bound, transparent, and evidence-based investigations
Broader Significance for India
- Demonstrates how coordinated digital adoption strengthens criminal justice delivery.
- Encourages states to align with national justice reforms.
- ICJS 2.0 is crucial for:
- Speedy trials
- Reduced pendency
- Enhanced public trust
Additional Achievement: SDRF at Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025
- A 112-member team of Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was deployed at the request of Uttar Pradesh Government.
- Deployment period: 24 January – 27 February 2025
- Key roles:
- Water rescue operations
- First aid & crowd management
- Assistance to missing pilgrims
- Sensitive zones covered: Sangam Nose
- Recognition: Medals & commendation certificates awarded by the UP Government.