During his speech at the 37th Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the need of the IB preparing for changing challenges. He listed a number of contemporary dangers, such as adolescent radicalization, cyberattacks, and misinformation, which he characterized as serious issues that might jeopardize the stability and security of society.
Shah noted that, because to sophisticated technology, fake news and disinformation have developed into powerful instruments that have the ability to destroy society. He called on the IB to expand its definition of security to include these new types of warfare, such as chemical threats and psychological and information warfare.
In order to effectively counter anti-India groups, he also emphasized the significance of creating intelligence-sharing plans with allies. Shah pointed out that merely exchanging information is not enough; proactive steps must be done to guarantee that timely and useful intelligence is obtained.
Shah discussed previous security concerns in his remarks, noting that there has been a noticeable decrease in violent incidents as a result of the government’s efforts to combat issues like terrorism and left-wing extremism.
