Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems

 

CCTNS is a major e-governance initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Its purpose is to create an integrated system for:

  • Police stations

  • Crime records

  • Criminal records

  • Investigation

  • Data sharing.

It forms an important part of India's move towards technology-enabled policing.

Key Pointers

  • Full form → Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems

  • Ministry → Home Affairs

  • Focus → Digitisation of police processes.

  • Connects → Police stations and crime databases.

  • Important objective → Real-time/effective sharing of criminal information.

  • Closely related → ICJS (Interoperable Criminal Justice System).