Overview of CCTNS Operationalisation (as of 1 Feb 2026) The CCTNS has achieved complete coverage of India’s police network. As of 01‑02‑2026, every one of the 17,798 police stations is digitally connected, enabling electronic filing of FIRs , charge‑sheets and other investigative records. Key Developments All police stations are entering data into the CCTNS application hosted on State Data Centres. Information is replicated in near real‑time at the National Data Centre , providing a single source of truth for crime, criminal and property data. Standardised Integrated Investigation Forms are being used nationwide, creating a uniform data format. Unique Master Codes have been assigned to every administrative and legal entity, facilitating seamless data exchange. Digital registration of FIRs showed a steady rise in 2023‑2025 (exact percentages are in Annexure‑II), indicating growing acceptance of the electronic system. Important Facts Coverage: 17,798 police stations (100% of the network) are operational on CCTNS. Data Flow: State‑level inputs → State Data Centres → Near‑real‑time replication → National Data Centre . Standardisation: Uniform forms and master codes eliminate discrepancies in reporting across states and Union Territories. Digital FIRs: Year‑wise increase for 2023‑2025 recorded; exact figures are available in Annexure‑II (partially shared). Governance: Initiative announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and clarified by the Minister of State, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in the Rajya Sabha . UPSC Relevance The full digitisation of police stations under CCTNS touches multiple GS papers. For GS‑2 (Polity & Governance), it illustrates the use of technology in internal security and the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs in modernising law‑enforcement. For GS‑3 (Technology & Development), the architecture of State Data Centres linked to a National Data Centre showcases e‑governance at scale. The standardisation of forms and codes is relevant for questions on data‑driven governance and inter‑agency coordination. Way Forward Ensure continuous training of police personnel to maximise utilisation of the digital platform. Address connectivity challenges in remote areas to maintain real‑time data flow. Integrate CCTNS with other justice‑system databases (e.g., courts, prisons) for end‑to‑end case management. Periodically audit data quality and security to safeguard citizen information. Leverage analytics from the National Data Centre for predictive policing and resource allocation.