The National Security Guards [NSG]
established under the National Security Guard Act of 1986 (Act 47
of 1986), is India's premier counter-terrorist force. The NSG
provides security to VIP's, conducts anti-sabotage checks, and is
responsible for neutralizing terrorist threats to vital
installations. Its missions include engaging terrorists in specific
situations, responding to piracy in the air and on the land, and
rescuing hostages in kidnap situations.
Research and Analysis Wing
The RAW was formed in 1968 and carries out India?s external covert
intelligence gathering. The RAW has espionage agents in India?s
neighbouring countries especially in Pakistan and China. Although
its budget is not known, some estimates peg it at $ 160 million. It
is believed to employ around 10,000 agents.
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Intelligence Bureau
The IB was established in 1947 to assume responsibility for India?s
domestic security. The IB is shrouded in secrecy and there is
little public information concerning its main operations. What is
known is that the IB is responsible for background checks on
appointees to diplomatic posts and judges before they take oath,
and on civilians who apply for HAM radio licences.
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Joint Cipher Bureau
The Joint Cipher Bureau works closely with the IB and RAW. It is
responsible for cryptanalysis and encryption of sensitive
data.
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All India Radio monitoring service
The AIRMS monitors all radio broadcasts in India as well as all
foreign radio broadcasts which can be received in India.
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Joint Intelligence Committee
The JIC is entrusted with the tasks of coordinating intelligence
between all government agencies, civilian and military.
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Signals Intelligence Directorate
The Signals Intelligence directorate is part of the Indian army and
runs the Central Monitoring Organisation which has a large number
of stations in the country.
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Aviation Research Centre
The ARC is the SIGINT (signals intelligence) arm of the RAW. It has
stations in Dehradun, Tissukiya, Assam, Chakratta (near Cuttak) in
Orrisa, and at Palam Airport, Delhi. It reports to the Director
General of Security, RAW. ...
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Directorate of Air Intelligence
The DIA is responsible for air and satellite reconnaissance
missions.
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Directorate of Navy Intelligence
This is the Indian Navy?s intelligence arm
Directorate of Military Intelligence
This is the Indian military?s intelligence arm and primarily
focuses on the intelligence needs of the Indian army.
Special Service Bureau
This is a Special Operations unit with responsibility for
reconnaissance behind enemy lines
Others
Economic Intelligence Council
Central Economic Intelligence Bureau
Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence (DGRI)
Directorate of Enforcement
Directorate General of Anti-Evasion
Directorate General of Income Tax Investigation
