Project Overview

On August 15, 2025 — India’s Independence Day, Raigad Police made history by becoming the first police department in India to fully digitize officer identification. In partnership with EveryCRED, they launched a DigiLocker-integrated police ID system that eliminates plastic cards, prevents identity fraud, and restores public trust in law enforcement.

This transformation wasn’t just about IDs, it was about setting a new benchmark for digital governance in India.

Objective

The Raigad Police project set out to:

• Eliminate Lost & Fake IDs – Replace physical cards with secure, blockchain-backed digital IDs.
• Enable Instant Verification – Allow citizens and officers to verify identity in seconds.
• Integrate with DigiLocker & Aadhaar – Provide strong, government-grade authentication.
• Reduce Paperwork & Delays – Digitize promotions, transfers, and officer records.
• Boost Public Trust – Create transparency by letting citizens verify officers on the spot.
• Lay a Blueprint for Other States – Demonstrate that large-scale police digitization is possible in India.

Challenges

• Identity Fraud Risks – Fake police IDs undermined citizen trust.
• Operational Delays – Lost cards and paper-based processes slowed down promotions and transfers.
• Citizen Skepticism – Lack of a transparent verification system created friction in public-police interactions.
• Technology Adoption – Government systems often face resistance and complexity in rolling out digital solutions.

Solutions Delivered by EveryCRED

• DigiLocker Integration – Every police officer’s ID now lives securely inside India’s official digital document wallet.
• Blockchain Security – Each ID carries a unique digital fingerprint, impossible to copy or fake.
• Aadhaar Verification – Ensures bulletproof identity validation at the national level.
• Instant Verification – Citizens can scan and confirm an officer’s identity in seconds.
• Digital Administration – Promotions, transfers, and officer records moved online — no paperwork, no delays.

Beyond IDs: AI-Powered Citizen Support

Raigad Police went one step further by adopting SimplerToday AI, India’s first legal AI assistant. This enables citizens to:

• Draft complaints from home.
• Submit FIRs online.
• Get instant legal guidance.
• Avoid unnecessary police station visits.

For citizens, this feels like having a personal AI legal advisor at their fingertips.

Value Proposition

The Raigad Police digital identity system delivers:

• Zero Lost IDs – IDs can’t be misplaced or duplicated.
• Faster Response – Officers save hours of admin work and respond quicker.
• Citizen Confidence – Public can instantly verify officers, boosting transparency.
• Reduced Corruption – Every action leaves a digital trail.
• National Blueprint – Other states can now replicate the model.

Technology Stack

• DigiLocker Integration – Secure storage and retrieval of IDs.
• Aadhaar Verification APIs – National identity authentication.
• Blockchain Infrastructure – Tamper-proof digital credentials.
• AI Layer: SimplerToday – Complaint drafting, legal assistance, and FIR filing.

Results

• First DigiLocker-Integrated Police ID System in India
• Thousands of officers onboarded in Raigad District
• Zero cases of lost/fake IDs post-implementation
• Instant citizen-officer verification in the field
• Digital-first complaint handling launched via AI assistant

Ripple Effect

The success of Raigad Police has sparked interest across India. Other state police departments and government agencies are exploring EveryCRED’s model as a blueprint for digital governance.

This isn’t just about police IDs, it’s about transforming how government interacts with citizens: secure, instant, and transparent.

Conclusion

The Raigad Police project proves that digital identity verification is not just possible in India, it’s here today. By combining DigiLocker, Aadhaar, blockchain, and AI, EveryCRED has built a system that improves law enforcement efficiency while empowering citizens.

India’s governance future is digital, trustworthy, and citizen-first. Raigad showed the way, now, the rest of the country is ready to follow.

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