New Delhi, India – July 27, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday emphasized the critical need for enhanced coordination among central and state agencies to effectively address India’s dynamic internal security landscape. During his concluding address at the two-day Eighth National Security Strategies Conference held in New Delhi, Shah directed the formation of “homogeneous teams” comprising personnel from both Central and State agencies. These teams will be responsible for developing strategic plans, ensuring their robust implementation, and closely monitoring progress on various security fronts.
Highlighting India’s growing global stature, including its rise to the fourth position economically and its leadership in emerging technologies, start-ups, green energy, and innovations, Shah asserted that this increased prominence would inevitably lead to more complex national security challenges in the coming years. He stressed that these evolving threats demand a cohesive and coordinated response.
A key directive from the Home Minister was the active involvement of young police officers from each state in brainstorming national challenges and devising innovative solutions. Shah underscored the significance of the conference in providing a platform for senior officers to mentor and guide their younger counterparts, familiarizing them with existing challenges and pathways to solutions.
To foster a more robust and integrated security apparatus, Shah urged the incorporation of national databases into all training programs for young officers. He specifically mentioned crucial platforms such as the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), the National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco Offenders (NIDAAN), the Integrated Monitoring on Terrorism (iMoT), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s fugitive database.
- NATGRID is an integrated intelligence master database structure designed for counter-terrorism purposes. It connects databases of various core security agencies, collating and analyzing comprehensive patterns from 21 different organizations for ready access by security agencies.
- NIDAAN is a comprehensive database of arrested narcotics offenders, crucial for tracking and analyzing drug-related crimes and networks.
- iMoT (Integrated Monitoring on Terrorism) is an intelligence platform for monitoring and tracking terrorism-related activities and individuals.
- The CBI’s fugitive database contains information on individuals who are wanted in various criminal cases and have absconded.
Shah underscored the necessity of establishing a “reliable ecosystem for real-time data sharing” to effectively tackle the nation’s security challenges. He noted that the Modi government has resolved numerous long-standing issues across various states, and emphasized that the next 5-10 years would be pivotal for India’s overall development and security.
Acknowledging the persistent dynamism of internal security challenges, particularly given India’s geopolitical neighborhood, Shah urged state police forces and central security agencies to adopt the motto of ‘Suraksha, Sajagta & Samanvay’ (Security, Alertness, and Co-ordination).
While commending the significant achievements made in combating Left Wing Extremism (LWE), addressing security concerns in the North East, and improving the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah instructed the Director Generals of Police (DGPs) to apply a similar focused approach to the effective implementation of the three new criminal laws and to intensify efforts against narcotics trafficking. He advocated for a “top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top” strategy in targeting major drug cartels and prioritizing the extradition of narco-offenders. DGPs were explicitly directed to make this a prime agenda for the Police over the next three years, working towards a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (Drug-Free India).
Highlighting the pivotal role of police stations as focal points for intelligence collection, the Home Minister called upon police leadership to develop a credible platform for sharing real-time information down to the police station level.
Shah reiterated the primary duty of the police to protect the lives, property, and dignity of citizens. He directed every State Police force and central agency to strive for excellence and foster a spirit of healthy competition in addressing internal security challenges.
Furthermore, stressing the importance of comprehensive development in LWE-affected regions, Shah urged DGPs to collaborate closely with State Administrations to ensure the grassroots implementation of over 300 central and state development schemes. He also underscored the critical need to secure smaller seaports along India’s maritime borders, emphasizing the necessity of capacity building for State Police to counter infiltration and smuggling activities effectively.
Finally, the Home Minister reviewed ongoing counter-terror initiatives and issued directives for stringent legal action against repeat offenders, reinforcing the government’s firm stance on national security.