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CollectionJail Breaks, Escapes, & Clashes in Prisons from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed record of prison security incidents and custodial breaches. It tracks the frequency of group clashes and violent conflicts within jails, specifically distinguishing between incidents involving firearms (historically classified as "Firings in Jails") and those occurring without them. The data provides a high-level view of institutional safety by documenting the resulting injuries and deaths of both inmates and jail personnel. Beyond internal violence, the collection monitors the integrity of the correctional system by tracking jail breaks and escapees from both judicial and police custody. It offers granular year-wise and state-wise insights into the number of prisoners who successfully escaped and the subsequent count of those rearrested. Together, these datasets serve as a critical resource for evaluating the effectiveness of prison surveillance, the risks of custodial transit, and the overall security environment of India's penal institutions.8 datasetsView →

CollectionMaster Collection: Prison Data from NCRBThe collection contains year-, state- and type-of-jail-wise compiled datasets on the total number of undertrial and convicted prisoners, prison capacity and the occupancy ratio across all the different types of jails in India from the year 2007 to 2021. The datasets relating to undertrials is further categorized by their education level, religion, caste, gender, domicile, duration of confinement, etc.9 datasetsView →

CollectionPrisoners - Types and Demography from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis comprehensive collection of datasets, derived from the annual Prison Statistics India (PSI) reports by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), provides a detailed analysis of the socio-demographic and legal landscape of India’s correctional system. The data is systematically categorised to track the composition of the prison population, including convicts, undertrials, detenues held under preventive laws like the NSA and PSA, and other inmates across all major facility types such as Central, District, Sub, Women, Open, and Special Jails, as well as Borstal Schools. Each dataset offers granular year-wise and state-wise insights into the social profile of prisoners, documenting their caste (SC, ST, OBC, and others), religious affiliation (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and others), and educational background ranging from illiterate to post-graduate and technical degree holders. Furthermore, the collection monitors critical metrics such as the domicile status of inmates (local, out-of-state, or foreign nationals), age-group distributions, and the specific circumstances of women prisoners staying with children. By providing both raw numbers and percentage shares at the All-India level, these datasets serve as a vital resource for analysing institutional trends, prison overcrowding, and the representation of marginalised communities within the Indian penal system.56 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →