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CollectionStatistics on Medical Education in IndiaThis collection contains the various statistics related to medical education in India. It includes datasets on the number of medical colleges, medical seats- both Undergraduate and Postgraduate, student participation in NEET Examination and so on.8 datasetsView →

CollectionReleases, Transfers and Movements of Prisioners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed look at the systemic flow of inmates through the Indian penal system. It specifically monitors prisoner releases and transfers, tracking the annual exit of convicts, undertrials, and detenues through various legal channels such as bail, acquittal, appeal, and completion of sentences. The data also captures critical operational and humanitarian metrics, including the physical movement of inmates outside prison premises for court and medical visits, the status of long-term undertrials under Section 436A of the CrPC, and the prevalence of mental illness among the incarcerated. Additionally, it provides specific insights into the management of parole, documenting the rates of release, absconding, and subsequent arrests. Together, these datasets offer a vital empirical foundation for analysing judicial efficiency, prisoner welfare, and the overall rehabilitative capacity of India's correctional framework.14 datasetsView →

CollectionFunds Collected and Spent Under Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF)This Collection contains datasets on year and country-wise funds collected and utilised/spent under Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF). The fund has been set up in all Indian Missions and Posts abroad to assist Overseas Indian nationals in times of distress and emergency. Fund is used to provide legal assistance, boarding & lodging assistance, emergency medical care, air passage to stranded Indians, transportation of mortal remains of Indian nationals, and payment of small fines and penalties for release of Indian Nationals from jail/ detention Centres.5 datasetsView →

CollectionRehabilitation and Welfare of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive overview of the rehabilitation and welfare mechanisms within the Indian penal system. It tracks the systemic efforts to reform and reintegrate inmates through educational initiatives like adult, higher, and computer education and diverse vocational training in fields such as agriculture, carpentry, and handloom. The data further monitors the protection of prisoner rights by documenting complaints filed with the National and State Human Rights Commissions (NHRC/SHRC) and other specialized bodies regarding cruelty or denial of lawful rights. Additionally, the collection highlights the critical role of NGOs in providing medical and legal aid, with specific attention to organizations dedicated to women prisoners. Key economic indicators are also included, such as wages paid to skilled and unskilled inmates, the gross value of goods produced by prisoners, and the financial assistance provided upon release. Available at both year-wise and state-wise levels, these datasets are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of correctional reforms and the socio-economic empowerment of incarcerated individuals in India.12 datasetsView →

CollectionPrison Staff Strength and Training from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed structural analysis of the human resources managing India’s correctional facilities. It tracks the year-wise and state-wise sanctioned and actual strength of jail personnel, highlighting critical gaps in the workforce through vacancy data and inmate-to-staff ratios. The data encompasses a wide range of roles, including high-level officers (DG, IG, Superintendent), jail cadre staff (Warders and Matrons), medical professionals, and ministerial staff. A significant focus of this collection is the representation of women among jail officers and staff, as well as the presence of specialised correctional personnel such as psychologists, social workers, and welfare officers. Additionally, the datasets monitor the professional development of the workforce by documenting the frequency and scale of training programs provided to jail staff. These insights are vital for researchers and policymakers evaluating administrative efficiency, staff welfare, and the overall capacity of the Indian penal system to provide secure and rehabilitative environments.10 datasetsView →

CollectionNational Family Health Survey (NFHS): Family Profile and Health Status in IndiaThe collection contains All India, State- and District-wise compiled data of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th reports which give statistical data on family planning, child birth, population, medical, health and other parameters, which serve as the statistical indicators data on family profile and health status in India The different types of health data contained in the dataset include Anaemia among women and children, blood sugar levels and hypertension among men and women, tobacco and alcohol consumption among adults, delivery care and child feeding practices of women, quality of family planning services, screening of cancer among women, marriage and family, maternity care, nutritional status of women, child vaccinations and vitamin A supplementation, treatment of childhood diseases, etc. Within these categories of health data, the dataset contains indicators data such as births attended by skilled health care professionals and caesarean section, number of children with under and heavy weight, stunted growth, their different vaccinations status, male and female sterilization, consumption of iron folic acid among mothers, mother who had antenatal, postnatal, neonatal services, women who are obese and at the risk of weight to hip ratio, educational status among women and children, sanitation, birth and sex ratio, etc. The NFHS is a collaborative project of the International Institute for Population Sciences(IIPS), aimed at providing health data to strengthen India's health policies and programmes.3 datasetsView →

CollectionPrison Budget and Infrastructure from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive fiscal and structural overview of the Indian correctional system. It tracks the financial management of prisons by comparing sanctioned budgets with actual expenditures—broken down by Plan and Non-Plan funds—alongside detailed year-wise and state-wise spending on prisoner care, including essential needs like food, medical care, and clothing, as well as rehabilitative investments in vocational and educational programs. In addition to financial data, the collection monitors the physical and human infrastructure of the penal system. It documents the construction, renovation, and expansion of various facility types—such as Central, District, Women, and Open Jails—and the integration of modern technology like video conferencing facilities. Furthermore, it highlights administrative challenges by detailing the staffing strength (sanctioned vs. actual) and the availability of official housing. Together, these datasets offer a transparent view of how resources are allocated and utilised to manage, maintain, and modernise India’s prison infrastructure.16 datasetsView →

CollectionDeaths and Illnesses in Prisons from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed and sobering analysis of prisoner mortality and health within the Indian correctional system. The data offers a comprehensive classification of deaths, distinguishing between natural deaths (stemming from aging or specific illnesses), unnatural deaths (including suicide, murder by inmates, and negligence), and cases where the cause remains unknown. The collection provides highly granular insights into the medical health of inmates, documenting deaths from chronic and infectious conditions such as heart and lung disease, HIV, TB, cancer, and kidney failure, as well as mental health-related incidents and drug withdrawal. It also tracks accidental deaths caused by both environmental factors (forces of nature) and specific incidents like electrocution, drowning, or falls. Furthermore, the datasets detail the modes of institutional violence, including suicides and murders categorized by method, such as hanging, stabbing, or fighting. Available at both year-wise and state-wise levels, this collection is an indispensable resource for researchers and human rights advocates analysing custodial safety, prison healthcare quality, and the overall physical security of inmates in India.14 datasetsView →

CollectionSolid Waste Generation, Treatment, and DisposalThe collection contains year-, state-, and city-wise comprehensive datasets relating to types of solid waste generated, treated and disposed. The types of solid waste data covered in the collection include plastic, construction, electronic, hazardous, bio-medical, construction, and others14 datasetsView →

CollectionDemographics: Data of Registered and Medically Certified Deaths from MCCDThe collection contains year-, state-, region-, gender- and age-group-wise data on registered and medically certified deaths, together with share of groups of diseases in the medically certified deaths. The datasets are compiled from Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD) annual reports which contain registered deaths and other data obtained through the Civil Registration System (CRS) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 196911 datasetsView →