Maharashtra govt, Microsoft unveil MahaCrimeOS AI to accelerate cybercrime investigations

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Microsoft on December 12 launched MahaCrimeOS AI with the Maharashtra government to accelerate cybercrime investigations. The AI and Azure-powered platform was developed by CyberEye, a partner ISV of Microsoft, the state government's Special Purpose Vehicle MARVEL, and Microsoft India Development Center (IDC).

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella unveiled the platform in Mumbai during the last leg of his three-city Microsoft AI Tour in India. Nadella also met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the future of digital safety and AI-driven governance in the state.

The platform is currently live in 23 Nagpur police stations, with the CM proposing to expand it to all 1,100 police stations across Maharashtra.

The proposed statewide expansion will enable police stations across Maharashtra to digitally register and investigate cybercrimes using standardized, AI-powered workflows.

MahaCrimeOS AI is augmenting officers with AI tools to resolve cases fasters, even reduce investigation time by 80 percent.

"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. The vision behind creating MARVEL is to build a platform that partners with global deep-technology leaders to develop AI copilots that can fundamentally transform the way we govern," said Fadnavis.

"Our collaboration with Microsoft began with solving complex cybercrime challenges, but its potential is far greater. AI today touches every sphere of human activity, from healthcare and agriculture to industry and governance and we intend to harness this power responsibly to create a more effective, citizen centric state," he added.

Puneet Chandok, president, Microsoft India & South Asia, said, "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 in Maharashtra to investigate faster, smarter, and more securely."