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In a significant push toward technology-driven law enforcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed all states and union territories to establish dedicated Artificial Intelligence Task Forces within their police departments, according to a top government official familiar with the matter.
The directive, issued during a high-level meeting with senior officials, marks one of the most ambitious attempts to integrate AI into India’s policing infrastructure, with the government setting an ambitious target of training at least 70 per cent of police personnel in AI applications.
“The Prime Minister has made it clear that AI integration in policing is not optional but essential for modern law enforcement,” said a senior official who attended the
meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity. “This is about transforming our entire approach to internal security and crime prevention.”
Comprehensive AI Integration Plan
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be developing a comprehensive framework to leverage AI for intelligence gathering, real-time threat detection, and rapid analysis of crime patterns and emerging security risks. The initiative envisions automated tagging systems and multi-source data fusion to enable what officials describe as a “high-speed, data-powered transformation” of Indian policing.
Central to the plan is the integration of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) with AI systems to enable data-driven justice delivery and enhanced internal security outcomes. NATGRID, which aggregates data from multiple agencies, is expected to become significantly more powerful when combined with AI-driven analytics.
AI Impact Summit and Global Expertise
The MHA has been asked to utilise the upcoming AI Impact Summit, scheduled for February 16-20, 2026, as a platform for knowledge exchange. The summit will feature dedicated sessions where representatives from state and UT police forces will interact with global AI experts to explore technology-driven solutions for policing challenges.
Massive Training Initiative
Perhaps the most ambitious aspect of the directive is the mandate for training. States have been instructed to ensure at least 70 per cent of their police personnel complete online courses on AI available through the iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) portal. This would represent one of the largest technology training initiatives ever undertaken in Indian law enforcement.
The dedicated AI Task Forces in each state will be responsible for capacity building and ensuring smooth implementation of AI systems across various policing functions.
Nationwide Information Tagging System
A key component of the new framework involves developing a nationwide system to categorise and tag different types of information. This system would enable efficient analysis of data from multiple channels related to specific categories, generating actionable intelligence particularly concerning protests, agitations, and potential security threats.
“The idea is to move from reactive to predictive policing,” explained the official. “With AI analysing patterns across multiple data sources, we can anticipate and prevent security challenges before they escalate.”
