Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched India's first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) at the NSG garrison in Manesar. He lauded the NSG as a world-class, "zero-error" force, highlighting its four-decade legacy in security.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the National Security Guard and said that the NSG is a world-class, "zero-error" force. He said this while virtually launching India's first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) at the NSG garrison in Manesar, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country's counter-IED and internal security architecture.
"NSG is the country's reliable zero-error force. NSG was formed in 1984, and since then till today whether there has been any incident or not, NSG has assessed terror incidents throughout the world and prepared itself for any kind of threat. Terror incidents, anti-plane hijacking, disposing of bombs and sharing the data with every agency. NSG officials have received several awards. NSG jawans have received three Ashok Chakras, two Kirti Chakras, three Shaurya Chakras, 10 Police Padaks, 44 Sena Padaks. In the last 4 decades, NSG has evolved according to changing circumstances," Shah said.
NIDMS: A Next-Generation Security Shield
Developed by the NSG, the NIDMS is a secure national-level digital platform aimed at enabling the systematic collection, collation and dissemination of data related to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The event was attended by the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Director General of NSG, the Director Generals of Central Armed Police Forces, and the Director Generals of Police of various states. Developed by the NSG, NIDMS is a secure, national-level digital platform aimed at enabling the systematic collection, collation, and dissemination of data related to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
"NIDMS will prove to be extremely important in the coming days for the investigation of all types of terrorist incidents occurring in the country and for the analysis of their various aspects. Further, NIDMS will become the next-generation security shield against terrorism," Shah said in his address.
Unified Repository for Enhanced Investigation
He said the platform will play a crucial role in supporting post-blast investigations and enhancing coordination among various security and law enforcement agencies across the country.
"The system has been developed as a unified repository of IED-related information, enabling State Police forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other central agencies to access, analyse and share crucial data," Shah said. This unified, data-driven approach is expected to help investigators identify patterns, track trends, and draw actionable insights from past incidents, thereby improving preparedness and response to IED threats.
A Unique System Developed by NSG
At the event, NSG Director General Brighu Srinivasan said that over the past 11 months, the NSG worked in close coordination with other concerned agencies to develop the National IED Data Management System, describing it as a unique system in India.
Fostering Interagency Cooperation
According to officials, NIDMS will also facilitate better interagency cooperation by standardising data formats and investigative inputs, reducing duplication of effort and ensuring that vital information is available to all stakeholders involved in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. The platform is expected to strengthen forensic analysis, training modules and operational planning related to bomb disposal and blast investigations.
Bolstering India's Counter-IED Ecosystem
IEDs have been a major security challenge in several parts of the country, often used by terrorist and insurgent groups to target security forces and civilians. By leveraging technology and data analytics, NIDMS aims to enhance national capacity to prevent such attacks and respond more effectively when incidents occur.
The inauguration of NIDMS underscores the government's emphasis on advanced digital solutions to bolster internal security. Officials said the platform would evolve over time, incorporating new datasets and analytical tools to address emerging security challenges and further strengthen India's counter-IED ecosystem. (ANI)
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