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National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS)

10 Jan 2026 GS 3 Internal Security
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Context

  • Launched by: Amit Shah

  • Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

  • Developed by: National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) of the NSG.

  • Implementing force: National Security Guard

  • The NIDMS headquarters is located at the National Security Guard (NSG) garrison in Manesar, Haryana

What is NIDMS?

  • Full form: National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System

  • Nature: Secure national digital database

  • Coverage:

    • Details of every bomb blast / IED incident in India since 1999

  • Purpose:

    • Investigation of terrorist incidents

    • Pattern and trend analysis

    • Strategy formulation against terrorism

Key Features of NIDMS

1. Comprehensive National Database

  • Includes data on:

    • Bomb blasts

    • IED incidents

    • Explosives used

    • Circuit mechanisms

    • Modus operandi

  • Data earlier existed in isolated silos, now integrated

2. AI-based Analysis

  • Platform designed to:

    • Enable advanced Artificial Intelligence-based analysis

    • Identify patterns, trends, and linkages

  • Supports:

    • Predictive analysis

    • Threat assessment

3. Signature Linking of Incidents

  • Establishes “signature links” between incidents based on:

    • Location

    • Type of explosion

    • Circuit method

  • Example cited:

    • Same delayed circuit timer used in:

      • 2022 Mangaluru blast

      • March 2024 Rameswaram café blast

4. Centralised Access

  • Provides single-click access to:

    • Scattered case files

    • Historical data

  • Accessible by:

    • State police forces

    • Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)

    • Investigating and anti-terror agencies

5. Role of NSG

  • NSG is the primary force for post-blast analysis

  • NIDMS Headquarters:

    • NSG garrison

    • Manesar, Haryana

  • Managed through:

    • National Bomb Data Centre (NSG)

Objectives and Significance

Security and Counter-Terrorism

  • Strengthens:

    • Terror investigation capabilities

    • Inter-state coordination

  • Helps:

    • Identify recurring terror signatures

    • Track terrorist networks

Policy and Strategy

  • Enables:

    • Evidence-based counter-terror strategies

    • Better preparedness and prevention

Data Governance

  • Improves:

    • Data standardisation

    • Secure sharing

    • Integration across agencies

NIDMS and Internal Security Architecture

Integration with ICJS-2

  • NIDMS will be integrated into Interoperable Criminal Justice System – Phase 2

  • ICJS-2 follows the principle of:

    • “One Data – One Entry”

Existing Databases under ICJS

  • CCTNS – ~17,741 police stations connected

  • e-Courts – ~22,000 courts

  • e-Prisons – ~2.2 crore prisoners

  • e-Prosecution – ~2 crore cases

  • e-Forensics – ~31 lakh samples

  • NAFIS – ~1.21 crore fingerprints

  • NIDMS – latest addition

Role of National Security Guard (NSG)

  • Establishment: The NSG, commonly known as ‘Black Cats’, established in 1984 as India’s elite counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking force.
    Headquarters: Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
    Motto: Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha (Omnipresent Omnipotent Security).
    Director General (DG) – Brighu Srinivasan

  • Described as:

    • World-class

    • Zero-error force

  • Core roles:

    • Counter-terrorism

    • Anti-aircraft hijacking

    • Bomb disposal

    • Post-blast analysis

  • Regional hubs:

    • Mumbai

    • Chennai

    • Kolkata

    • Hyderabad

    • Ahmedabad

    • Upcoming: Ayodhya

  • Response capability:

    • Can reach any part of India within 1–1.5 hours

Prelims Practice MCQs

Q. With reference to the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS), consider the following statements:

  1. It contains data on all bomb explosions and IED incidents in India since 1999.

  2. It is operated by the National Investigation Agency.

  3. It uses Artificial Intelligence for analysing patterns and trends of terrorist incidents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct.

  • Statement 2 is incorrect: NIDMS is operated by the National Security Guard.

  • Statement 3 is correct.

Q. The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) is best described as:

(a) A public database for academic research on terrorism
(b) A secure national digital platform for IED-related incident analysis
(c) A forensic laboratory for explosive material testing
(d) A judicial case management system

Answer: (b)

Q. Which of the following agencies are provided access to NIDMS?

  1. State Police Forces

  2. Central Armed Police Forces

  3. National Investigation Agency

  4. Anti-Terrorism Squads of States

Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only

Answer: (c)



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