Uttarakhand ranked first in the country in the ICJS 2.0 ranking for the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System. The state scored 93.46 on the CCTNS/ICJS progress dashboard of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Notably, the ranking uses data up to January 2026. Haryana and Assam followed closely behind. Hence, the result reflects strong digital policing.
Top Five States on the NCRB Dashboard
Uttarakhand led with 93.46, just ahead of Haryana at 93.41. Next came Assam with 93.16 and Sikkim with 91.82. Then, Madhya Pradesh completed the top five with 90.55.
How “One Data, One Entry” Works
ICJS 2.0 follows the principle of “One Data, One Entry”. So, police enter a record once and other agencies reuse it in real time. The system links CCTNS (police), e-Courts, e-Prisons, e-Prosecution and e-Forensics. As a result, paperwork falls and cases move faster. Also, investigations become more transparent and time-bound.
e-Sakshya and Police Training
Uttarakhand Police use the e-Sakshya app for mandatory videography of crime scenes. Moreover, the app stores digital evidence securely. Similarly, the Nyaya Shruti platform supports virtual court hearings. In addition, more than 23,000 police personnel received intensive training on the new laws. These laws are the BNS, the BNSS and the BSA, in force since 1 July 2024.
About ICJS and CCTNS
The ICJS connects the five pillars of criminal justice on one digital platform. Meanwhile, NCRB under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) publishes the progress dashboard. CCTNS stands for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems. It began in 2009 as a mission mode project under the National e-Governance Plan.
ICJS 2.0 Ranking: Key Facts for Revision
- Rank 1: Uttarakhand, 93.46
- Next four: Haryana 93.41, Assam 93.16, Sikkim 91.82, Madhya Pradesh 90.55
- Source: NCRB CCTNS/ICJS progress dashboard (data up to January 2026)
- Principle: One Data, One Entry
- Pillars linked: CCTNS, e-Courts, e-Prisons, e-Prosecution, e-Forensics
- Evidence app: e-Sakshya for crime-scene videography
- Training: Over 23,000 police personnel on BNS, BNSS and BSA
Why ICJS 2.0 Ranking Matters for UKPSC
Notably, UKPSC asks about state achievements and the new criminal laws in both papers. So, remember the score of 93.46, the five ICJS pillars and the e-Sakshya app. Also, link ICJS with e-FIR and digital evidence under the BNSS. For official updates, also visit the National Crime Records Bureau. Next, for a related story, read about e-FIR under BNSS Section 173. You can also download our free Uttarakhand Current Affairs magazine.
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