State leads India’s AI-powered fight; Microsoft’s Nadella and CM Fadnavis unveil MahaCrimeOS AI
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella (right) speaks with CM Devendra Fadnavis on the sidelines of the launch event
In a first, Maharashtra Police has started using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered software — MahaCrimeOS AI — to fast-track India’s fight against complex and evolving cybercrime. Currently live in Nagpur, the programme will soon gMaharashtra Police rolls out AI tool to tackle cybercrime
o state-wide to help resolve cases faster.
An announcement in this regard was made on Friday by Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai. Nadella also met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the future of digital safety and AI-driven governance in the state.
About MahaCrimeOS AI
The AI-based platform will help Maharashtra Police link cases, extract data, analyse digital evidence, and even share legal assistance with built-in access to India’s criminal laws through integrated AI RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and open-source intelligence. RAG connects Large Language Models (LLMs) with external, up-to-date knowledge sources to provide more accurate answers.
Maharashtra has created a special purpose vehicle to introduce AI solutions in law enforcement, known by the acronym MARVEL, which stands for Maharashtra Advanced Research and Vigilance for Enforcement of Reformed Laws.
Voices
Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister
‘Ethical and responsible AI for public good is our core motto. AI has the power to transform by improving efficiency, enhancing quality of life, and delivering true ease of living for every citizen.’
Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India & South Asia
‘AI is redefining the future of public safety, and with MAHACrimeOS AI, we’re turning that vision into reality. By combining the scale of Microsoft Azure with cutting-edge AI capabilities, we’re empowering every officer to investigate faster, smarter, and securely ’
Harssh Poddar, Superintendent of police, Nagpur Rural, and CEO of MARVEL
‘This platform is not just about faster investigations; it’s about building trust, setting new standards for governance, and creating a model that can be scaled across India.’
Implementation
Current scope
23 police stations in Nagpur
Expansion plans
1100 police stations across Maharashtra
Why AI?
>> About 36 lakh cybercrime incidents reported in 2024, as per the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
>> Will accelerate cybercrime investigations amid surge
>> Will reduce manual effort to shift focus on solving complex cybercrimes
>> Will respond to cyber threats faster and more effectively
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