9th National Security Strategies Conference commences, addresses key security issues

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the ninth two-day National Security Strategies Conference-2026, here to discuss key national security issues, including detection and deportation of illegal migrants, a policy framework to combat cyber crime, and proxy warfare According to a statement “For effective tackling of terrorism and radicalisation, Shah emphasised training for implementation of the MHA’s PRAHAAR scheme, expediting trials During discussion, Shah has also directed that AI-based analysis of information available on MAC platforms be carried out to create standard operating procedures to counter various national security challenges, the spokesperson stated.

Shah further directed all agencies to take strict measures against infiltration, the spokesperson added. The second day of the conference will focus on the threat landscape from sub-aerial systems and countermeasures, securing the blue economy, information warfare and its implications for national security, and the need for a bio-security framework, the spokesperson highlighted.

The conference, being held in hybrid format, was attended Ministers of State for Home Affairs, the Union Home Secretary, Deputy National Security Advisers and heads of Central Armed Law enforcement personnel Forces and Central Law enforcement personnel Organisations attended the conference in Delhi. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

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Meanwhile, Directors General of Law enforcement personnel of states and Union Territories, young law enforcement personnel officers working at the cutting-edge level and domain experts from specialised fields joined virtually. The National Security Strategies Conference has been held every year since 2021.

Its objective is to find solutions to major national security challenges Before the Conference’s inauguration, Shah paid homage at the Martyrs’ Column

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the ninth two-day National Security Strategies Conference-2026, here to discuss key national security issues, including detection and deportation of illegal migrants, a policy framework to combat cyber crime, and proxy warfare According to a statement “For effective tackling of terrorism and radicalisation, Shah emphasised training for implementation of the MHA’s PRAHAAR scheme, expediting trials During discussion, Shah has also directed that AI-based analysis of information available on MAC platforms be carried out to create standard operating procedures to counter various national security challenges, the spokesperson stated. Shah further directed all agencies to take strict measures against infiltration, the spokesperson added.

The second day of the conference will focus on the threat landscape from sub-aerial systems and countermeasures, securing the blue economy, information warfare and its implications for national security, and the need for a bio-security framework, the spokesperson highlighted. The conference, being held in hybrid format, was attended Ministers of State for Home Affairs, the Union Home Secretary, Deputy National Security Advisers and heads of Central Armed Law enforcement personnel Forces and Central Law enforcement personnel Organisations attended the conference in Delhi.

Meanwhile, Directors General of Law enforcement personnel of states and Union Territories, young law enforcement personnel officers working at the cutting-edge level and domain experts from specialised fields joined virtually. The National Security Strategies Conference has been held every year since 2021.

Its objective is to find solutions to major national security challenges Before the Conference’s inauguration, Shah paid homage at the Martyrs’ Column

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