Project Overview

On 15th August 2025, Raigad Police Force in Maharashtra became the first in India to implement a Digital Identity Verification System for police officers, fully integrated with DigiLocker.

This digital leap, powered by EveryCRED’s Verifiable Digital Credential Platform, enables police officers to carry tamper-proof, instantly verifiable digital IDs accessible within DigiLocker. For citizens, this means complete confidence in verifying the identity of any officer on duty, simply by scanning their digital ID.

This landmark implementation sets a new national standard for secure, transparent, and citizen-trusted law enforcement identity management.

Objective

The Raigad Police Department aimed to:

• Modernize identity verification for police officers.
• Prevent misuse of fake or lost ID cards.
• Improve public trust and safety with instant verification.
• Reduce paperwork and delays in officer ID issuance, promotions, and transfers.
• Provide a blueprint for scalable adoption by other police forces across India.

Challenges

Raigad Police faced several operational and security challenges:

• Identity Fraud & Fake IDs: Traditional plastic ID cards were vulnerable to forgery and misuse.
• Lost & Damaged Cards: Officers frequently faced delays when physical cards were misplaced.
• Time-Consuming Processes: Issuing new IDs, especially during promotions and transfers, required manual paperwork and approvals.
• Public Trust Deficit: Citizens lacked a reliable way to instantly verify if an officer was authentic.
• Scalability: A solution was needed that could serve as a model for police forces nationwide.

Solutions

EveryCRED partnered with Raigad Police to deliver a secure, scalable, and citizen-friendly solution:

• Digital Police ID in DigiLocker: Every officer received a secure, tamper-proof credential stored in DigiLocker.
• Instant Verification by Citizens: Citizens can now scan and verify officer IDs in real-time, anywhere in India.
• Aadhaar-Integrated Identity Proofing: Ensures 100% authenticity of credentials.
• Blockchain-Based Verifiable Credentials: Creates an unforgeable, cryptographically secure identity layer.
• Zero Paperwork Workflows: Promotions, transfers, and re-issuances are managed digitally.
• Public Transparency: Builds accountability by giving citizens direct access to officer ID verification.

Why Raigad Police Chose EveryCRED

Raigad Police selected EveryCRED because of its:

• Proven expertise in Verifiable Credentials and Decentralized Identity.
• Ability to deliver secure, tamper-proof, and instantly verifiable IDs.
• Seamless integration with DigiLocker and Aadhaar.
• Commitment to building scalable eGovernance solutions for India.

Technology Stack

• Digital Identity: EveryCRED Verifiable Credentials Platform
• Integration: DigiLocker, Aadhaar Authentication
• Security: Blockchain-based credentialing & cryptographic verification
• Verification: Mobile-friendly citizen scanning & instant validation

Results

The implementation has delivered measurable impact for Raigad Police and citizens:

• 100% Elimination of Fake IDs: Every credential is cryptographically verified.
• Zero Delays in ID Issuance: Lost IDs are replaced instantly via DigiLocker.
• Improved Public Trust: Citizens can confidently verify officer identities.
• Operational Efficiency: Transfers and promotions handled digitally.
• Replicable National Model: Sets a blueprint for police forces across India.

Conclusion

With EveryCRED’s platform, Raigad Police has set a historic benchmark in digital governance becoming India’s first police force to fully digitize officer identity verification.

This initiative demonstrates how secure digital credentials can:

• Prevent identity fraud
• Increase transparency
• Build citizen trust
• Modernize police operations

Raigad’s success story offers a ready-to-implement model for other state and central police forces across India.

Is your police force ready to eliminate fake IDs, streamline operations, and build citizen trust?

Contact EveryCRED today to implement your own DigiLocker-Integrated Digital Identity Verification System.

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