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22. Further, under Rule 94 of the Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2018 (framed under the Act of 2015, referred to as "Rules of 2018"), the State Commissions are mandated to monitor various aspects. This includes the review and establishment of institutions created under the Act, the development of information, education, and communication materials, the formulation of protocols for the reformation and rehabilitation of children, the creation of awareness regarding the identification and reporting of crimes against children, the conduct of sensitization workshops, the development of informational materials, and the creation of training modules for stakeholders, among other responsibilities. The State Commission has to identify issues falling within the purview of the 2015 Act and conduct studies that will serve as the basis for remedial action by the State Government. This information and studies detailing the problems, proposed measures, and statistical data should be readily accessible. This is the purpose of publishing the Annual Reports.

46. The State has informed the development of a portal designed for tracking missing children in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the 2015 Act. This portal offers an integrated virtual space for the stakeholders involved. However, it is essentially an individual database in digital form. However, the potential lies in creatively utilizing this information to address the challenges outlined in the Act of 2015. To effectively analyse the data, the State should consider enlisting the services of technological experts. The experts can provide insights into various methods, including the utilization of data analysis to formulate queries and generate reports based on these queries. Given the diverse issues surrounding children in need of support, these agencies can collaborate with the State to conduct a comprehensive analysis of juvenile reports, thereby enhancing the efficiency of manpower. The State can explore options, either by developing in-house tools for data analysis or by collaborating with external agencies. The State can make this data accessible to various agencies involved in assisting children, subject to privacy and other safeguards. This collaborative approach would enable these agencies to contribute effectively, augmenting the State's efforts in this regard.