Jaipur, Oct. 4 -- Rajasthan has witnessed a significant decline in reported cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act and related sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2023, according to the latest data spanning 2021 to 2023, issued by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As revealed by a comparison of corresponding figures on the number of reported criminal cases recorded in the state in the period between 2021 to 2023, the state, which reported 501 cases in 2021 and 511 cases in 2022, saw the number drop to 316 cases in 2023, marking a reduction of nearly 38% compared to 2022. Despite this decrease, Rajasthan continues to rank among the higher states in terms of corruption-related cases, revealed the analysis of the data. However, Rajasthan has emerged as a standout state in the fight against corruption, showing a sharper decline in cases compared to other major states, as displayed in the data. While Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh-traditionally high on corruption reporting-have seen fluctuating trends, none experienced as significant a reduction in 2023. Maharashtra recorded 773 cases in 2021, 749 in 2022, and 812 in 2023. Karnataka reported 360 cases in 2021, 389 in 2022, and 362 in 2023, while Madhya Pradesh saw 250 cases in 2021, rising to 294 in 2022, before slightly dropping to 262 in 2023. Rajasthan's consistent decline highlights its growing efficiency in curbing corruption. The decline in Rajasthan could indicate improved anti-corruption enforcement, better administrative controls, or changes in reporting practices. However, the state still reports a higher number of cases than many other states with similar populations, such as Haryana (205 cases in 2023) and Gujarat (205 cases in 2023), as per the NCRB data. Overall, the total reported corruption cases across India saw minor fluctuations over the three years: 3,745 cases in 2021, 4,139 in 2022, and 4,069 in 2023, suggesting a relatively stable national trend with Rajasthan showing a significant downward deviation, as per the NCRB data Meanwhile, the NCRB report also shows that the state records moderate crime rate against senior citizens amidst national scenario. Rajasthan reported 553 cases of crimes against senior citizens (aged 60 and above) in 2023, reflecting a rise from 278 cases in 2022. With an estimated senior citizen population of 51.1 lakh, the state's crime rate against senior citizens stands at 10.8 per lakh population, which is below the national average of 26.9. In comparison to other states, Rajasthan's figures are moderate. States like Madhya Pradesh (100.4), Delhi (118.6), Chhattisgarh (89.7), and Haryana (79.7) recorded significantly higher rates, highlighting a sharper vulnerability of senior citizens in these regions. While Rajasthan's charge-sheeting rate for 2023 is 47.4%, states like West Bengal (99.4%) and Meghalaya (100%) have achieved almost full prosecution of cases, the NCRB data shows. The overall trend in India shows fluctuating numbers over the three-year period. Rajasthan's cases have nearly doubled from 278 in 2022 to 553 in 2023, reflecting either increased reporting or a growing concern for senior citizen safety....