Bhubaneswar: A state-level workshop focusing on the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) was conducted on December 18, 2025, at the State Crime Research Bureau (SCRB) in Bhubaneswar. The event was specifically organized for District Informatics Officers (DIOs) from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Odisha, drawing active participation from both SCRB and NIC officials. The primary goal of the session was to educate these officers on the various modules of the ICJS platform to improve technical engagement at the local level.
The ICJS is a major initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs aimed at integrating the information technology systems of the police, courts, prisons, forensics, and prosecution. This integration allows for seamless data sharing and better coordination throughout the criminal justice process.
Shri Awinash Kumar, Inspector General of Police and Director of SCRB, inaugurated the conference. During his keynote address, he emphasized the vital role informatics officers play in ensuring that legal services are delivered in an efficient and transparent manner. He stressed the importance of digital transformation and the necessity of providing robust technical support at the grassroots level.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Hota, State Informatics Officer for NIC Odisha, welcomed the attendees and spoke about new initiatives to integrate artificial intelligence into legal and judicial applications. He referred to the District Informatics Officers as the backbone of digital governance, noting that their training would speed up the implementation and troubleshooting of the ICJS across the state.
The workshop featured resource persons from the Ministry of Home Affairs Informatics Division, including Shri Deepak Kumar and Shri Ranjan Kumar. They provided a comprehensive overview of the system and discussed new central applications such as eSakshya, eSummons, and NyayShruti. These tools are designed to maintain digital data integrity under new criminal laws. Detailed presentations were given on workflows and the specific responsibilities of informatics officers in making these systems successful.
The event included technical sessions on system architecture, live demonstrations of various dashboards, and interactive question-and-answer periods. Participants also discussed potential implementation challenges and shared best practices for the rollout.
Ms. Parul Gupta, DIG (Computer) at SCRB, concluded the event with a vote of thanks, expressing confidence that the collaborative efforts between the police and technical officers would lead to an effective rollout of the system. Several senior scientists and officials from both NIC and SCRB were in attendance to support the initiative.
As part of the program, central and state teams conducted field visits to three police stations. They assessed the practical application of the eSummons and eSakshya tools and interacted with local police officials. The visit confirmed that the mobile and web applications are performing well without significant technical issues. The workshop ended with a collective commitment to use these digital tools to create a faster and more efficient justice delivery system.