The text discusses the creation of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in India in 1986, which was established to document and analyze crime data. The NCRB was tasked with collecting and analyzing data on crimes such as theft, robbery, and assault, among others. The text also mentions that the bureau was set up to provide assistance to the police in their efforts to combat crime. In 2009, the NCRB launched a tracking network and system (SIST), which allowed for the collection and analysis of data on crimes such as theft, robbery, and assault. The text concludes by stating that the SIST system was designed to improve crime monitoring and response in India.