‘Raksha’ AI Platform and Crimes Against Children in Assam

Raksha is a nationwide AI-based platform to curb crimes such as child trafficking, child marriage and circulation of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material. Its relevance is significant for Assam, which has seen a sharp rise in such offences.

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023, Assam reported 10,174 crimes against children last year—out of a national total of 1,77,335—marking a sharp rise from 4,084 cases in 2022 and nearly double the 5,282 cases recorded in 2021. Against this worrying backdrop, the launch of ‘Raksha’, an artificial intelligence-driven child protection tool, is being seen as a potential gamechanger for the state.

Key points:

• ‘Raksha’ is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tool introduced to help tackle the rise in crimes against children in Assam.
• The tool is designed to analyse crime data and identify patterns related to offences against children.
• It will assist law enforcement agencies in early detection and prevention of such crimes.
• Raksha uses data analytics and AI technology to track trends and provide alerts. It aims to strengthen child protection mechanisms in the state