Lok Sabha Question No. 380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Cyber Security Infrastructure
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi, Shri Rahul Singh Lodhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 380

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 11, 1947 (SAKA)

CYBER SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE

†380. SHRI CHAVDA VINOD LAKHAMSHI: SHRI RAHUL SINGH LODHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  initiatives  of  the  Government  to  strengthen  the  cyber  security infrastructure;
- (b)  the  arrangements  made  for  coordination  and  information-sharing between  Central  and  State  agencies,  especially  in  the  North-Eastern region;
- (c) the steps taken to develop forensic and digital investigation capabilities; and
- (d) the manner in which cyber forensic expertise is being used to combat cyber crimes?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a): The Government has institutionalized a nationwide integrated and coordinated system to deal with cyber threats. National Cyber Security Coordinator  (NCSC)  under  the  National  Security  Council  Secretariat (NSCS)  ensures  coordination  amongst  different  agencies  whereas Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) deals with cybercrimes in a coordinated and effective manner.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 380 FOR 02.12.2025

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is designated  as  the  national  agency  for  responding  to  cyber  security incidents  under  the  provisions  of  section  70B  of  the  Information Technology  (IT)  Act,  2000.  CERT-In  operates  an  automated  cyber threat intelligence exchange platform for sharing tailored alerts with organization  across  sectors  for  proactive  threat  mitigation.  National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) implemented by CERT-In, examines the cyberspace  to  detect cyber security threats. It shares the information  with  concerned  organizations,  state  governments  and stakeholder  agencies  for  taking  action.  CERT-In  issues  alerts  and advisories  regarding  latest  cyber  threats/vulnerabilities  from  time  to time.

The  Government  has  also  established  National  Critical  Information Infrastructure  Protection  Centre  (NCIIPC)  for  protection  of  critical information  infrastructure  in  the  country  under  the  provisions  of section 70 A of the IT Act, 2000. NIC provides Information Technology (IT)  support  to  Ministries,  Departments  and  agencies  of  the  Central Government, State Governments and district administrators for various e-governance  solutions  and  follows  information security policies and

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 380 FOR 02.12.2025

practices  in  line  with  industry  standards  and  practices,  aimed  at preventing cyber-attacks and safeguarding data.

Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  (MHA)  has  established  CyMAC  (Cyber  Multi Agency  Centre)  under  the  MAC  (Multi  Agency  Centre)  platform  with participating agencies viz. IB, CIRA, DCYA, DoT, Cert-In, I4C, NCIIPC and NIC, to effectively address cybercrime, cyber espionage, cyber terrorism, cyber security threats, misuse of emerging technologies against national security  and  similar  concerns.  The  CyMAC  platform  serves  as  a  unified and  strategic  platform  to  enhance  cyber  resilience  across  all  Cyber Security  Agencies.  By  enabling  real-time  monitoring,  threat  intelligence sharing, and coordinated response capabilities, it ensures the proactive detection &  analysis and collaborative  approach  to  manage  cyber security  risks  effectively.  All  agencies  are  being  encouraged  to  fully integrate  with  this  system  to  strengthen  National  Cyber  Defence  and safeguard Indian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure.

(b) to (d): A new National Cyber Forensic (Investigation) Laboratory has been set up in Assam, to provide cyber forensic facilities and enhance digital  investigation  capabilities  of  all  LEAs  mainly  working  in  North East Region and Sikkim. This is operationalized since 29.08.2025.

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National Cyber Forensic (Investigation) Laboratory {NCFL(I)}, a 'State -of-theArt'  facility  has  been  set  up  at  Dwarka,  New  Delhi  under  the Indian  Cyber  Crime  Coordination  Centre(I4C) in 2019  to  provide forensic  assistance  during  investigation  to  LEAs  and  other  central agencies. NCFL services or facilities are being utilized by States/UTs across the country. Till 31.10.2025, NCFL have provided its services to State LEAs in around 12,952 cyber cases pertaining to cybercrime. Till, 31.10.2025, 2118 LEAs personal have been trained on latest forensic tools and techniques.

Cyber Forensic Labs in States/UTs had been set up under Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC) Scheme which was launched  in  2018.  Under  this  Scheme,  MHA  had  provided  financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 131.60 crores to States/UTs for setting up of Cyber Forensic Consultants. Cyber Forensic-cum-Training Laboratories have been commissioned in 33 States/UTs.

CERT-In  conducts  workshops  along  with  drills  in  states  including North-Eastern region for facilitating coordination and  information sharing in the area of cyber security.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 380 FOR 02.12.2025

Seven Joint Cyber Coordination Teams (JCCTs) have been constituted for Mewat, Jamtara, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Vishakhapatnam and Guwahati under Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre  (I4C)    covering  the  whole  country  based  on  cyber  crime hotspots/areas having multi-jurisdictional issues by onboarding States/UTs to enhance the coordination  framework  among  Law Enforcement Agencies of the States/UTs.

Samanvaya  Platform  has  been  made  operational  to  serve  as  an Management Information System (MIS) platform, data repository and a coordination platform for Law  Enforcement  Agencies (LEAs) for cybercrime  data  sharing  and  analytics.  It  provides  analytics  based interstate  linkages  of  crimes  and  criminals,  involved  in  cybercrime complaints in various States/UTs. The module 'Pratibimb'  maps locations  of  criminals  and  crime  infrastructure  on  a  map  to  give visibility to jurisdictional officers. The module also facilitates seeking and receiving of techno-legal assistance by Law Enforcement Agencies  from  I4C  and  other  SMEs.  It  has  lead  to  arrest  of  16,840 accused and 1,05,129 Cyber Investigation assistance request.

The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform, namely 'CyTrain' to  build  the  capacity  of  police  and  judicial  officers  in  cyber  crime investigation, forensics, and prosecution. It offers standardized online courses with certification, ensuring uniform skill development across agencies.  1,44,895  Police  officers/Judges/Prosecutors/CPO/CAPFs  are registered  and  1,19,628  Certificates  issued  through  the  portal  till 31.10.2025.

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