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MISSION OF THE NIA

The mission of the NIA is as follows:

1. In-depth professional investigation of scheduled offences using the latest scientific methods of investigation and setting up such standards as to ensure that all cases entrusted to the NIA are detected.

2. Ensuring effective and speedy trial.

3. Developing into a thoroughly professional, result-oriented organisation, upholding the Constitution of India and laws of the land, giving prime importance to the protection of human rights and dignity of the individual.

4. Developing a professional workforce through regular training and exposure to the best practices and procedures.

5. Displaying scientific temper and progressive spirit while discharging the duties assigned.

6. Inducting modern methods and latest technology in every sphere of activities of the agency.

7. Maintaining professional and cordial relations with the governments of states and union territories and other law enforcement agencies in compliance with the legal provisions of the NIA Act.

8. Assisting all states and other investigating agencies in investigation of terrorist cases.

9. Building a database on all terrorist-related information and sharing the available database with the states and other agencies.

10. Studying and analysing laws relating to terrorism in other countries and regularly evaluating the adequacy of existing laws in India and proposing changes as and when necessary.

11. Winning the confidence of the citizens of India through selfless and fearless endeavours.