Step 1: Know the organization
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It maintains crime data at the national level.
Step 2: Historical background
It was set up following the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-1981) and the Task Force on Intelligence Apparatus.
Step 3: Official establishment year
The NCRB was officially established in 1986 to modernize and centralize criminal records, aiding policing and investigations.