| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) |
| Purpose | Integrated intelligence platform for real-time data access across government and private databases. |
| Conceptualised | 2009, in response to the 2008 Mumbai attacks |
| Operational Since | 2024 |
| Monthly Requests | ~45,000 |
| Access Level | Central agencies (IB, RAW, ED) + Superintendent of Police (SP)-rank State officers |
| Linked Databases | Aadhaar, bank transactions, airline data, driving licences, telecom, CCTNS (14,000+ police stations) |
| Under Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Key Features | Real-time access to multiple databases, integration with CCTNS, reduction of inter-departmental delays. |
| Challenges | Slow login procedures, delays in data retrieval, portal responsiveness. |
| Role in Cybersecurity | Central role in counter-terrorism and cybercrime, integration with digital security frameworks. |
| Expansion | Access extended to SP-level officers at State level as of 2025. |
| Significance | Addresses lack of coordination, manual data exchange, and absence of centralised intelligence repository. |
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