National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) operational for secure real-time database access

Key facts

• NATGRID is a platform for police and investigating agencies to securely access government and private databases in real time.
• The platform receives around 45,000 requests a month.
• Access is now available to Superintendent of Police (SP) rank officers, expanded from the earlier restriction to ten central agencies.
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked States to use NATGRID to access datasets including driving license, Aadhaar registration, airline data, bank records, and social media account details.