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CollectionPerformance of Public (State) and Private Power Distribution Utilities (DISCOMs)This Collection contains datasets on year, state and discom wise Billing Efficiency, Collection Efficiency and Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) Losses, Average Cost of Supply (ACS)- Average Revenue Realized (ARR) Gap (Cash adjusted), ACS-ARR Gap on Tariff Subsidy Received basis (excluding Regulatory Income and UDAY grant), cost structure (cost of power, employee cost, interest cost etc.), total number of days receivable for sale and purchase of power, total accumulated losses and borrowings of Power Distribution Utilities (State DISCOMs)6 datasetsView →

CollectionPerformance of State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs)This collection consists of datasets related to the Performance of State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs). These have state-wise and corporation-wise data on fleet strength, buses in operation, vehicle utilisation, passenger traffic, route coverage, fuel efficiency, staff strength, operating costs, revenue earnings, profits and losses, subsidies, liabilities, and other productivity indicators. Note: For 2014–15 and earlier years, the categorisation of Road Transport Undertakings is unavailable. Therefore, all such entities have been grouped under the generic undertaking type “SRTU.”6 datasetsView →

CollectionSentences and Incarceration of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets from the NCRB Prison Statistics India reports provides a comprehensive analysis of sentencing trends and the duration of confinement for both convicts and undertrials. For convicted prisoners, the data tracks judicial outcomes ranging from capital punishment and life imprisonment to shorter terms (from under 6 months to 13 years), including the execution of death sentences and the percentage share of each sentence category. A critical subset highlights the "fine-default" crisis, documenting convicts who remain incarcerated for periods of under 6 months to over 5 years solely due to the non-payment of court-ordered fines. For undertrial prisoners, the collection monitors the length of pre-trial detention across intervals from under 3 months to over 5 years. Available at both national and state levels in absolute numbers and percentage shares, these datasets are essential for identifying judicial delays and assessing the efficiency of the Indian criminal justice system. Together, they offer a transparent look at how sentencing severity and legal bottlenecks contribute to the long-term occupancy of India’s correctional facilities.12 datasetsView →

CollectionPrisons - Types and Occupancy from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive structural analysis of the Indian correctional system’s capacity and workload. It features detailed longitudinal data on jail capacity, inmate population, and occupancy rates, serving as a primary resource for monitoring prison overcrowding and administrative efficiency across the country. The data is meticulously categorized by facility type, including Central, District, Sub, Women, Open, and Special Jails, as well as Borstal Schools, and is further broken down by year, state, and gender.23 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB - Disposal of Cases by PoliceThe Disposal of Cases by Police in India collection, based on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, provides information on the investigation and disposal of criminal cases by police across India. Covering both Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) offences, the collection includes crime wise and state wise statistics on cases under investigation, chargesheets submitted, final reports, false cases, non cognizable cases, cases with insufficient evidence, transferred, reopened, quashed, stayed, withdrawn, and pending cases. It also provides key investigation indicators such as chargesheeting rates, pendency percentages, total cases for investigation, and total cases disposed off by police. Together, these datasets support analysis of police investigation efficiency, case backlog, investigation outcomes, and the overall functioning of the criminal investigation process in India.6 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 →

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 →

CollectionNCRB - Disposal of Cases by CourtsThe Disposal of Cases by Courts in India collection, based on National Crime Records Bureau data provides comprehensive data on the progress and outcomes of criminal cases within India's judicial system. The collection covers both Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and Special and Local Laws (SLL) offences, offering insights into how cases move through courts across different crime categories and states. It includes detailed information on court disposal outcomes such as convictions, acquittals, discharges, plea bargaining, compounded cases, withdrawals from prosecution, quashed cases, cases abated by courts, and cases pending trial. The datasets also provide key judicial performance indicators including conviction rates, pendency percentages, total cases for trial, and cases disposed by courts. In addition to crime-wise and state-wise court disposal statistics, the collection includes data on the duration of trial completion, service of arrest-related court processes, and the age profile of pending cases under both IPC and SLL categories. The covered offences span major crime groups such as murder, rape, kidnapping and abduction, human trafficking, assault, theft, robbery, dacoity, riots, cheating, forgery, cyber offences, narcotics offences, corruption cases, crimes against women and children, offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and numerous other Special and Local Laws. Together, these datasets enable analysis of judicial efficiency, conviction trends, case backlog, trial delays, prosecution outcomes, and the overall functioning of India's criminal justice system.7 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB - Crimes Against Senior CitizensThis collection of datasets, extracted from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Crime in India reports, provides a comprehensive end-to-end analysis of the legal journey of crimes against senior citizens. It tracks the entire lifecycle of a case, beginning with police disposal status, documenting investigations, chargesheets submitted, and cases closed due to insufficient evidence or technical grounds (such as Section 157(1)(b) of the CrPC). The data is benchmarked against the Registrar General of India’s Census 2011 population figures to calculate essential metrics like the crime rate and chargesheet rate. The collection offers high granularity by categorising offences under major crime heads, including violent crimes (murder, rape, kidnapping), property offences (theft, robbery, fraud), and crimes specifically targeting elderly women. It further extends to the judicial disposal status, detailing court outcomes such as convictions, acquittals, discharges, and plea bargains. With additional gender-wise data on arrested persons, these datasets serve as a vital resource for policymakers and advocacy groups to evaluate the efficiency of law enforcement and the judicial system in protecting India’s elderly population.21 datasetsView →