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The '''Multi-Agency Centre (MAC)''' was formed in December 2001<ref>{{cite web |title=A curious state of affairs |url=https://www.india-seminar.com/2013/641/641_usha_ramanathan_et_al.htm |publisher=Seminar |access-date=15 April 2021 |date=2013}}</ref> following the [[Kargil War|Kargil intrusion]] and the subsequent overhaul of the Indian national security apparatus suggested by the [[Kargil Review Committee]] report and GoM report.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Multi-agency-centre-a-dream-for-North-Block/articleshow/1250055.cms|title=Multi-agency centre a dream for North Block|last=Mishra|first=Bisheshwar|date=3 October 2005|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/to-ib-or-not-to-ib-that-is-the-question/article2920554.ece|title=To IB or not to IB, that is the question|last=[[B. Raman]]|date=2012-02-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-01-25|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2009/jan/01mumterror-chidambaram-chairs-first-mac-meet.htm|title=Chidambaram chairs first Multi-Agency Centre meet|date=1 January 2009|website=Rediff|language=en|others=PTI|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref> Accordingly, the [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|Intelligence Bureau]] (IB) was authorized to create a multi-agency centre (MAC) in New Delhi. Now functioning 24/7 as the nodal body for sharing intelligence inputs, MAC coordinates with representatives from [[List of Indian intelligence agencies|numerous agencies]], different ministries, both central and state.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/cS4HVympwImh5PLi5FhNdI/Too-many-spies-spoil-the-intelligence-broth.html|title=Too many spies spoil the intelligence broth|last=Kaura|first=Vinay|date=2017-05-17|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/multi-agency-centre-yasin-bhatkal-arrest-indian-mujahideen-175444-2013-08-30|title=India's intelligence agencies get it right with three big catches in a year|last=Bhalla|first=Abhishek|date=30 August 2013|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=77806|title=Coordination Amongst Intelligence Agencies|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref> The state offices have been designated as subsidiary MACs (SMACs).<ref name=":0" /> In 2014 there were 374 MAC-SMAC sites across India.<ref>[[Sasikala Pushpa Ramaswamy|Sasikala Pushpa]], [[Kiren Rijiju]] (6 August 2014/ Sravana 15, 1936, Saka) [https://mha.gov.in/MHA1/Par2017/pdfs/par2014-pdfs/rs-060814/2988.pdf Unstarred Question No.2988 Rajya Sabha]. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.</ref> As noted in a 2016 parliamentary report the major contributors of intelligence inputs to the MAC were the [[Defence Intelligence Agency (India)|Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)]] and the [[Research and Analysis Wing|Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW)]].<ref name=":0" /> [[Zabiuddin Ansari]] and [[Fasih Mohammed]] have been some of the catches by the MAC.<ref name=":1" /> In 2012, [[B. Raman|B Raman]] noted that the Indian model of the MAC had continued functioning despite being modelled after the now abandoned US [[Counterterrorism Center|CTC]].<ref name=":2" />
{{Short description|Coordinating centre under IB}}
The '''Multi-Agency Centre (MAC)''' was formed in December 2001<ref>{{cite web |title=A curious state of affairs |url=https://www.india-seminar.com/2013/641/641_usha_ramanathan_et_al.htm |publisher=Seminar |access-date=15 April 2021 |date=2013}}</ref> following the [[Kargil War|Kargil war]] and the subsequent overhaul of the [[List of Indian intelligence agencies|Indian national security apparatus]] suggested by the [[Kargil Review Committee]] report and GoM report.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Multi-agency-centre-a-dream-for-North-Block/articleshow/1250055.cms|title=Multi-agency centre a dream for North Block|last=Mishra|first=Bisheshwar|date=3 October 2005|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/to-ib-or-not-to-ib-that-is-the-question/article2920554.ece|title=To IB or not to IB, that is the question|last=[[B. Raman]]|date=2012-02-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-01-25|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2009/jan/01mumterror-chidambaram-chairs-first-mac-meet.htm|title=Chidambaram chairs first Multi-Agency Centre meet|date=1 January 2009|website=Rediff|language=en|agency=PTI|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref> Accordingly, the [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|Intelligence Bureau]] (IB) was authorized to create a multi-agency centre (MAC) in New Delhi. Now functioning 24/7 as the nodal body for sharing intelligence inputs, MAC coordinates with representatives from [[List of Indian intelligence agencies|numerous agencies]], different ministries, both central and state.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/cS4HVympwImh5PLi5FhNdI/Too-many-spies-spoil-the-intelligence-broth.html|title=Too many spies spoil the intelligence broth|last=Kaura|first=Vinay|date=2017-05-17|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/multi-agency-centre-yasin-bhatkal-arrest-indian-mujahideen-175444-2013-08-30|title=India's intelligence agencies get it right with three big catches in a year|last=Bhalla|first=Abhishek|date=30 August 2013|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=77806|title=Coordination Amongst Intelligence Agencies|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref> The state offices have been designated as subsidiary MACs (SMACs).<ref name=":0" /> In 2014 there were 374 MAC-SMAC sites across India.<ref>[[Sasikala Pushpa Ramaswamy|Sasikala Pushpa]], [[Kiren Rijiju]] (6 August 2014/ Sravana 15, 1936, Saka) [https://mha.gov.in/MHA1/Par2017/pdfs/par2014-pdfs/rs-060814/2988.pdf Unstarred Question No.2988 Rajya Sabha]. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.</ref>  
 
As noted in a 2016 parliamentary report the major contributors of intelligence inputs to the MAC were the [[Defence Intelligence Agency (India)|Defence Intelligence Agency]] (DIA), [[National Investigation Agency]] and the [[Research and Analysis Wing]] (R&AW).<ref name=":0" /> [[Zabiuddin Ansari]] and [[Fasih Mohammed]] have been some of the catches by the MAC.<ref name=":1" /> In 2012, [[B. Raman|B Raman]] noted that the Indian model of the MAC had continued functioning being modelled on US [[Counterterrorism Center]].<ref name=":2" /> The Multi-Agency Centre has been upgraded at a cost of Rs 500 crore and inaugurated by Amit Shah in May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaudhari |first=Abhishek |date=2025-05-28 |title=India has ditched the old, tragic way of dealing with threats. Now it prepares before crisis |url=https://theprint.in/opinion/india-ditched-tragic-dealing-threats-prepares-before-crisis/2639148/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> It incorporates futuristic capabilities such as embedded artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to harness the potential of the vast database with MAC and Geographic Information System (GIS) services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Dalip |date=2025-05-16 |title=Amit Shah inaugurates new multi agency centre for real-time intelligence sharing |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/amit-shah-inaugurates-indias-first-multi-agency-centre-for-real-time-intelligence-sharing/article69583962.ece |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>
 
In October 2025, a Special Task Force was created under the Multi Agency Centre including officers from both IB and CBI for extradition of fugitives.<ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2179886</ref>
Multi Agency Centre has always been headed by a senior IPS officer serving as the Additional Director (or Joint Director) in the Intelligence Bureau, a rank equivalent to an Additional DGP in Police or a 3-star Lt. General in the Armed Forces.
Notably, Shri Ajit Doval was the first Chief of MAC during 2001-04, before being appointed as the Director of Intelligence Bureau.


== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[NATGRID]]
* [[NATGRID]]
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 18 October 2025

The Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) was formed in December 2001[1] following the Kargil war and the subsequent overhaul of the Indian national security apparatus suggested by the Kargil Review Committee report and GoM report.[2][3][4] Accordingly, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) was authorized to create a multi-agency centre (MAC) in New Delhi. Now functioning 24/7 as the nodal body for sharing intelligence inputs, MAC coordinates with representatives from numerous agencies, different ministries, both central and state.[5][6][7] The state offices have been designated as subsidiary MACs (SMACs).[5] In 2014 there were 374 MAC-SMAC sites across India.[8]

As noted in a 2016 parliamentary report the major contributors of intelligence inputs to the MAC were the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Investigation Agency and the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).[5] Zabiuddin Ansari and Fasih Mohammed have been some of the catches by the MAC.[6] In 2012, B Raman noted that the Indian model of the MAC had continued functioning being modelled on US Counterterrorism Center.[3] The Multi-Agency Centre has been upgraded at a cost of Rs 500 crore and inaugurated by Amit Shah in May 2025.[9] It incorporates futuristic capabilities such as embedded artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to harness the potential of the vast database with MAC and Geographic Information System (GIS) services.[10]

In October 2025, a Special Task Force was created under the Multi Agency Centre including officers from both IB and CBI for extradition of fugitives.[11] Multi Agency Centre has always been headed by a senior IPS officer serving as the Additional Director (or Joint Director) in the Intelligence Bureau, a rank equivalent to an Additional DGP in Police or a 3-star Lt. General in the Armed Forces. Notably, Shri Ajit Doval was the first Chief of MAC during 2001-04, before being appointed as the Director of Intelligence Bureau.

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  1. ↑ "A curious state of affairs". Seminar. 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Mishra, Bisheshwar (3 October 2005). "Multi-agency centre a dream for North Block". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 B. Raman (2012-02-23). "To IB or not to IB, that is the question". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  4. ↑ "Chidambaram chairs first Multi-Agency Centre meet". Rediff. PTI. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Kaura, Vinay (2017-05-17). "Too many spies spoil the intelligence broth". Livemint. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bhalla, Abhishek (30 August 2013). "India's intelligence agencies get it right with three big catches in a year". India Today. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  7. ↑ "Coordination Amongst Intelligence Agencies". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  8. ↑ Sasikala Pushpa, Kiren Rijiju (6 August 2014/ Sravana 15, 1936, Saka) Unstarred Question No.2988 Rajya Sabha. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
  9. ↑ Chaudhari, Abhishek (2025-05-28). "India has ditched the old, tragic way of dealing with threats. Now it prepares before crisis". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  10. ↑ Singh, Dalip (2025-05-16). "Amit Shah inaugurates new multi agency centre for real-time intelligence sharing". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  11. ↑ https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2179886
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