India’s AI-Powered Intelligence Grid: Amit Shah Inaugurates New Multi Agency Centre At North Block In New Delhi

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the revamped Multi Agency Centre (MAC) at North Block, spotlighting a major step forward in India’s national security infrastructure, a statement from Ministry of Home Affairs said. 

The MAC, housed within the Intelligence Bureau, has been upgraded into a state-of-the-art intelligence fusion platform connecting all intelligence, security, and law enforcement agencies.

Speaking at the launch, Shah emphasised that the new MAC will serve as a seamless and integrated hub to address modern national security challenges such as terrorism, extremism, organised crime, and cyber threats. 

The platform integrates cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities, to enhance predictive analysis and real-time intelligence sharing, the statement read.

According to Shah, by connecting intelligence nodes across the country, including island territories, insurgency-affected regions, and remote high-altitude zones, the upgraded MAC ensures last-mile connectivity down to the district SP.

The network now offers standalone, secure access for faster and more coordinated responses to security threats.

With an investment of over Rs 500 crore, the new MAC is designed to break down data silos, facilitating inter-agency collaboration and centralised data analytics.

Shah outlined the future roadmap, including integration of significant databases from other central agencies to improve operational outcomes such as hotspot mapping, trend analysis, and timeline monitoring.

He also linked the effectiveness of MAC to the success of recent operations, such as Operation Sindoor and the anti-Naxal campaign in the Karregattalu Hills, which demonstrated strong inter-agency coordination.

Established in 2001, the MAC has now undergone a comprehensive technological transformation under Shah’s leadership, positioning it as India’s foremost intelligence coordination platform for current and future challenges.

Key Upgradations in the New MAC

Embedded AI/ML capabilities for advanced data analysis and predictive intelligence.

GIS integration for real-time mapping and hotspot tracking.

Standalone, fast, and secure national network ensuring last-mile connectivity.

Integration-ready architecture for linking databases from multiple central agencies.

Enhanced data analytics tools for trend, timeline, and operational analysis.

Nationwide coverage, including remote, high-altitude, and insurgency-affected areas.

Improved coordination interface for seamless agency collaboration.

Modern hardware and software infrastructure were completed in record time.

Support for counter-terror and organised crime intelligence fusion.

Elevated fusion capability across intelligence, security, and law enforcement domains.