
Set up post-Kargil following the recommendations of a Group of Ministers, it supports the National Security Advisor.
Collates inputs sent by IB, RAW, MEA, DIA (Defence Intelligence Agency) and Military Intelligence.
Prepares strategic forecast for all national security issues, including nuclear issues.
Houses the Joint Intelligence Council.
Sample of information it deals with: nuclear programme, security assessment on neighbouring China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh; Kashmir; domestic intelligence.