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National Informatics Centre (NIC) – An Introduction
National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a premier Information Technology organization in
India committed to providing state-of-the-art solutions for the Information and
Communication Technology needs of the Government of India at all levels. NIC carries
the distinction of being the largest IT organization in the country and has set up a
satellite based nationwide computer communication network called NICNET having over
1400 nodes connecting the National Capital, the State Capitals and the District
Headquarters to one another. The IT services of NIC range from Consultancy, Software
Design & Development, Office Automation and Networking Services to Training, Video
Conferencing, CAD, EDI, Multimedia and Internet Services including Web Site
Development & Hosting. NIC has a nationwide presence with its offices spread all across
the country, from Leh to Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA)
Common Integrated Police Application project was launched by the Ministry of Home
Affairs, Government of India, for Police Stations, in association with National
Informatics Centre. The present attempt is to build an infrastructure and mechanism to
provide the basis for evolution of Crime & Criminal Information System based on CrPC.
This infrastructure would be uniform across the country. With a view to reduce manual
records / register maintenance at the Police Stations, it eliminates duplication and
inconsistency in record keeping and facilitates maintenance of details of criminals.
The ultimate goal of the computerization would be an integrated networked system with
state-of-the-art hardware and software in place for Police to access and use the
information in their day to day work and to take decisions.
‣ The major features of CIPA that can help Policing
The most striking feature of the CIPA system developed by NIC is that it will instantly
make available digitized data pertaining to all aspects of policing to officers at various
levels. The system will ensure higher levels of transparency in police functioning, as the
officers will have round-the-clock access to details and developments in investigations.
That would not only mean better follow-up and watertight scrutiny of cases but will also
instill confidence among the general public.
The following are some of the specific issues of automating the Police Stations :
• Significant reduction in manual register maintenance.
• Keeping track of the status of cases.
• Introducing element of transparency in the working of Police.
• Facilitating Investigating Officer with availability of records.
• Facilitating supervision by the Senior Officers.
• Generating various reports required from time to time.
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