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26 August 2026

Amit Shah on India's security policy

The topic outlines a comprehensive national security framework, including specific strategies for border management, counter-terrorism, and criminal justice reform, which are core components of the GS3 Internal Security syllabus.

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Notes

  • India's security policy is being reoriented to address emerging global challenges including geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, resource insecurity, and cyber misinformation.
  • A four-pronged border security strategy has been outlined for land-border states to address illegal immigration and national security concerns.
  • The Intelligence Bureau's National Security Strategy Conference (NSSC) emphasizes long-term threat anticipation (15-20 year horizon) to prevent crises.
  • Internal security is identified as a prerequisite for achieving the goal of a developed nation by 2047.
  • Three new criminal laws are targeted for full implementation within one year, aiming to dispose of cases up to the Supreme Court within three years and increase conviction rates by 25%.
  • Counter-terrorism strategy 'Prahar' focuses on dismantling 360-degree terrorist networks through Centre-State coordination.
  • Narcotics control strategy utilizes the 'Detect, Disrupt and Destroy' framework, guided by the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026-2029.

Part of a longer story

This is day 18 of 19 in Assam Foreigners' Tribunal and Deportation Processes, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of proactive threat assessment and long-term strategic planning in strengthening India's internal security architecture. 150 words
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  2. How can the integration of new criminal laws and enhanced Centre-State coordination contribute to the efficiency of the criminal justice system and the mitigation of internal security threats? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Detect, Disrupt and Destroy' framework mentioned in the context of Indian security policy is primarily associated with which of the following?