NIIT Technologies wins Odisha CCTNS project

To train 28000 police personnel across the state

GN Bureau | September 27, 2012



IT global solutions provider NIIT Technologies Ltd has been selected as the system integrator for implementation of the ambitious Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) for Odisha. CCTNS is a comprehensive and integrated nationwide system designed to help the police investigate crime and detect criminals with a view to enhance security and improve service to citizens. The value of the engagement is Rs.43 Crores, taking the total order value from this program to Rs.347 Crores.

The implementation of CCTNS in Odisha will facilitate digitization of police records of last 10 years, approximately 25 lack records in total. This will help in linking 581 police stations, connecting 728 locations. NIIT Technologies will be training 28000 police personnel across the state of Odisha to help getting them familiarized with the digitization know-how.

Arvind Mehrotra, president- Asia Pacific, NIIT Technologies, said, “Adding yet another state to our portfolio for the implementation of CCTNS for Odisha is an endorsement of NIIT Technologies’ leadership in providing IT solutions to the government. The Company has a history of successful implementations with IT programs in Defence and Home Affairs”.

Under CCTNS project, investigating officers will have technology and information to facilitate investigation of crime and detection of criminals through use of IT. It will also help in tracking progress of cases at ground level and in Courts and help in speedy disposals. The system is meant to improve connectivity and enhance crime fighting capabilities of the Police by facilitating collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, transfer and sharing of data by the police in the country.

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