Rajasthan to get cyber police stations in every district by 2030: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
Synopsis
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has laid out an ambitious cyber security roadmap — AI-powered crime analysis, a dedicated helpline, and cyber police stations in all districts by 2030. With over 10,000 awareness drives already reaching 12 lakh citizens, the state is signalling a shift from reactive policing to proactive digital law enforcement.
Key Takeaways
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced Cyber Police Stations in every Rajasthan district by 2030 .
A Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre with AI-based analysis will be established to tackle cybercrimes, including
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday, 9 May announced a sweeping set of initiatives to bolster the state's cyber security and legal infrastructure, including the establishment of Cyber Police Stations in every district by 2030, an AI-based cybercrime analysis system, and a dedicated cyber helpline call centre. The announcements were made at a workshop for Public Prosecutors and Special Public Prosecutors organised by the Department of Law and Legal Affairs at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur.
Key Announcements on Cyber Security
Chief Minister Sharma stated that Cyber Help Desks have already been set up at all police stations across Rajasthan. Building on that foundation, the government will now establish the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre, designed to prevent and curb cybercrimes — including incidents of
Point of View
But the 2030 deadline raises questions about urgency — cybercrime is accelerating now, not in five years. The inclusion of AI-based analysis is noteworthy, yet Rajasthan, like most Indian states, faces a chronic shortage of trained cyber investigators. Infrastructure without trained personnel risks becoming a box-ticking exercise. The real test will be whether the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre is staffed and operationalised faster than the political cycle demands.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What cyber security initiatives did CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announce?
CM Sharma announced Cyber Police Stations in every Rajasthan district by 2030, the establishment of the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre with AI-based cybercrime analysis, and a dedicated cyber helpline call centre. Cyber Help Desks have already been set up at all police stations across the state.
What is the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre?
It is a proposed state-level body aimed at preventing and curbing cybercrimes, including incidents of digital arrest. The centre will use AI-based analysis to strengthen cyber response mechanisms across Rajasthan.
What legal aid and victim compensation has Rajasthan provided?
The state has extended legal aid to more than 27,000 individuals and provided compensation of ₹85 crore to nearly 4,000 victims under the Rajasthan Victim Compensation Scheme.
How many cyber awareness programmes has Rajasthan conducted?
Nearly 10,000 cyber awareness programmes have been organised across the state, benefiting more than 12 lakh citizens through cyber security awareness and sensitisation initiatives.
What new criminal laws did CM Sharma reference at the workshop?
CM Sharma referred to three new criminal laws introduced under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing them as a historic initiative to transform India's justice system into a more citizen-centric and justice-oriented framework rooted in Indian values.
