Founding & History
Established on September 21,1968
Context: Indo-China war of 1962 and India-Pakistan war of 1965
Mission
Primary aim: Intelligence gathering and analysis
Focus areas: National security and foreign affairs
Scope of Operations
Operates both within India and internationally
Intelligence methods:
Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Counterterrorism
Crucial role in counterterrorism efforts
Intelligence sharing to thwart threats against India
Foreign Relations
Shapes India’s foreign policy
Provides insights into foreign governments and organizations
Secrecy
Operations and activities largely classified
Sensitive nature of work
Leadership
Headed by a Secretary
Reports directly to the Prime Minister of India
Coordination
Works with other Indian intelligence agencies
Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Military intelligence agencies
Notable Operations
Involved in critical intelligence operations
Specifics often undisclosed due to sensitive nature
Disclaimer
Discussing specific operations can be sensitive
Much of the work remains classified for national security reasons
