Assam Ranks No. 1 in NATGRID Usage in September 2026, Records 2,37,121 Activities
Guwahati: Assam has ranked first in the country in the use of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) in September 2026, recording a total of 2,37,121 activities across the Gandiva and Sudarshan platforms, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
The announcement highlights Assam’s use of technology-driven intelligence systems to support law enforcement and internal security. According to the Chief Minister, access to intelligence inputs, faster coordination and the effective use of technology are important elements in building a safer state.
In a post on X, Sarma said Assam’s top ranking in Assam NATGRID usage reflected the state’s efforts to strengthen intelligence access and coordination for more effective law enforcement.
“Ranking No. 1 in NATGRID usage nationwide in September 2026, with 2,37,121 activities across Gandiva and Sudarshan platforms, Assam is strengthening its ability to access and utilise intelligence inputs for more effective law enforcement and internal security,” the Chief Minister said.
He also tagged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in his post.
Assam Records 2,37,121 NATGRID Activities in September
According to the figures shared by Sarma, Assam recorded 2,37,121 activities on the Gandiva and Sudarshan platforms during September 2026.
The Chief Minister described the achievement as part of the state’s efforts to improve intelligence gathering, coordination and the use of technology in policing.
However, the figure represents reported platform activity. It should not be interpreted as the number of criminal cases solved, arrests made, investigations completed or security threats prevented. A detailed breakdown of the activities and their operational outcomes was not provided in the announcement.
The state government’s claim of ranking first nationwide is based on the figures shared by the Chief Minister. A detailed state-wise comparison and the underlying official dataset were not included in the public statement.
What Is NATGRID?
The National Intelligence Grid, commonly known as NATGRID, is a government initiative designed to facilitate access to information from multiple databases by authorised intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
The system aims to improve the availability and use of information during investigations and support efforts to counter terrorism and other security threats.
By enabling authorised agencies to access relevant information through an integrated framework, NATGRID is intended to help reduce information gaps and support intelligence-led investigations.
Access to the system is intended for authorised agencies and is subject to applicable rules and safeguards. NATGRID is not a public information portal.
Why NATGRID Is Important for Internal Security
Modern policing increasingly relies on timely intelligence, information sharing and coordination between agencies. Systems such as NATGRID are designed to help authorised agencies access relevant information more efficiently when investigating potential threats or criminal activities.
For Assam, the use of intelligence-sharing infrastructure is relevant to the wider task of maintaining public safety and strengthening law enforcement.
The state’s security responsibilities include responding to organised crime, investigating serious offences and addressing threats to internal security. Technology can support these efforts by helping investigators obtain relevant information, provided that the information is used lawfully and assessed alongside other evidence.
The effectiveness of such systems, however, cannot be measured by usage figures alone. Their broader impact also depends on the quality of intelligence, the accuracy of information, inter-agency coordination and the extent to which the information contributes to lawful and effective investigations.
Gandiva and Sudarshan Platforms Feature in Assam’s Ranking
The September figures shared by the Chief Minister cover activities across two platforms, Gandiva and Sudarshan.
The announcement did not provide a separate activity count for either platform. It also did not specify the number of participating agencies, the types of searches or queries conducted, or the operational results associated with the recorded activities.
A more detailed official disclosure would help establish how the reported activity was distributed between the two platforms and how it contributed to the state’s law enforcement work.
Such information would also help distinguish between the volume of intelligence-system usage and measurable outcomes in investigations and public safety.
What the Ranking Means for Assam
Assam’s reported first position in nationwide NATGRID usage for September 2026 places the state at the forefront of the reported use of the intelligence grid during that month.
The development also brings attention to the growing role of technology in law enforcement and internal security management.
For a more complete assessment of the state’s progress, future disclosures could include monthly activity trends, comparisons with previous periods, details of participating agencies and verified outcomes linked to the use of intelligence inputs.
These indicators would help determine whether the high level of platform activity is translating into measurable improvements in investigative efficiency and security outcomes.
For now, the figure of 2,37,121 activities remains the key number in the Chief Minister’s announcement.
Assam’s September ranking, as shared by Sarma, signals extensive reported use of the NATGRID framework. Its longer-term significance will depend not only on continued use of the system but also on the effectiveness, legality and accountability of the actions supported by the intelligence it provides.
