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NATGRID: 45,000 Monthly Requests, Role and Functions

9 December 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYNATGRID: 45,000Monthly Requests,Role andFunctions9 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Central agencies and State police are relying heavily on NATGRID, with roughly 45,000 requests every month.

Key facts

  • Real-time integrated intelligence platform under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Conceived 2009 after 26/11; operational 2023.

Functions

  • Pools many databases: social media activity, immigration logs, airline PNRs, telecom, banking, driving licence and Aadhaar records.
  • Usable by officers of SP rank and below; confidentiality is protected.
  • Supports predictive intelligence, tracking suspicious behaviour and crime patterns, even without an FIR.
  • Helps State police cooperate with IB, RAW, NIA, ED, FIU, DRI and NCB.

Exam angle

  • Parent ministry: MHA; trigger: 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Test yourself

1. NATGRID functions under which ministry?

The notes call it a real-time intelligence platform under the MHA.

2. NATGRID was conceptualised in 2009 following which event?

The notes say it was conceived after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

3. Roughly how many data requests per month does NATGRID receive, per the notes?

It receives around 45,000 requests every month.

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