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CollectionSuicides in India - ADSI Reports, NCRBThe collection provides detailed datasets on suicides in India, organized by year, state, city, and gender, including instances of mass family suicides. These datasets are further classified based on the causes of suicides, the profession, marital status, education, and income level of the victims, as well as the methods used for committing suicide.20 datasetsView →

CollectionForeign Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, offers a specialised look at the population of foreign national prisoners within the Indian penal system. It provides a detailed breakdown of international inmates, distinguishing between convicts, undertrials, and detenues to help track the legal status of non-citizens across various jurisdictions. The data is meticulously organised by nationality, gender, and age group, enabling a deep dive into the demographic profile of foreign inmates.8 datasetsView →

CollectionAccidental Deaths in India - ADSI Reports, NCRBThe Accidental Deaths in India dataset collection from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) provides comprehensive year wise, state wise, city wise, age wise, and gender wise statistics on accidental deaths across India. The collection covers a wide range of causes including road and railway accidents, drowning, fire accidents, explosions, electrocution, poisoning, suffocation, drug overdose, stampedes, animal attacks, sudden deaths such as heart attacks and industrial incidents, deaths due to consumption of illicit liquor, and structural collapses involving houses, buildings, bridges, and dams. It also includes detailed data on deaths caused by forces of nature such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, lightning, heat or sun stroke, cold exposure, avalanches, epidemics, forest fires, and torrential rains, along with information on place of occurrence including residential buildings, factories, vehicles, trains, mines, schools, and commercial establishments. The datasets report number of cases, persons injured and died, incidence, and rates of accidental deaths, enabling in depth analysis of accidental mortality patterns, risk factors, and public safety trends in India.18 datasetsView →

CollectionIndian Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis dataset collection, compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive statistical profile of Indian national prisoners across the country's correctional system. The data tracks the population of domestic inmates through a detailed classification of their legal status, including convicts, undertrials, detenues, and other prisoners. Organised by year, state, and gender, these datasets offer a longitudinal view of how the domestic prison population fluctuates across different administrative jurisdictions.10 datasetsView →

CollectionTraffic Accidents and Deaths - ADSI Reports, NCRBThe collection contains year-, state-, region-, city-, and gender-wise comprehensive datasets on road and railway traffic accidents and deaths in India, with the categorization of time and location of accidents, causes, types of roads and vehicles involved, and other relevant factors.25 datasetsView →

CollectionMaster Collection: Data related to Compliance Reports by SSMIs Released under Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021This Collection contains datasets prepared based on the monthly compliance reports by 'Significant Social Media Intermediaries (SSMIs) such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Google, Meta, Snapchat, Sharechat, Koo, Josh, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet and Youtube etc. under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 202112 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 →

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 →

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 →

CollectionOffence wise Population of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed classification of the offences and criminal history of both convicted and undertrial prisoners. It distinguishes between crimes committed under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—such as offences against the human body (murder, rape), property crimes (theft, burglary), and crimes against women (dowry deaths, cruelty)—and those falling under Special and Local Laws (SLL), including the NDPS Act, Arms Act, and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Beyond the nature of the charges, the collection monitors the patterns of recidivism across India, tracking the number of habitual offenders and their tendency to reoffend upon release. Available at both national and state levels, these datasets offer a critical empirical foundation for understanding the legal composition of the prison population, the prevalence of specific crime types within the judicial system, and the long-term effectiveness of rehabilitation and deterrence strategies.10 datasetsView →