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Bharatpol Portal Overview, Features, Modules

09-01-2025

04:30 AM

Bharatpol Portal: Revolutionizing International Police Cooperation in India

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Bharatpol' portal on 7th January 2025 which was developed by the Crime Investigation Bureau (CBI) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The main aim of Bharatpol Portal is to revolutionise India's investigation and law enforcement processes to streamline the integration with the Interpol and to enhance international cooperation in tackling crimes. Interpol is an international police organisation made up of 196 member countries which was founded in 1923 and is headquartered at Lyon, France.

About Bharatpol Portal

Bharatpol is an initiative introduced to enhance cooperation among Indian law enforcement agencies and international counterparts. The primary objective behind this initiative is to tackle the challenges of transnational crime, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. It serves as a centralized platform for police forces from various states and Union Territories to share information and seek assistance from Interpol. Bharatpol allows for real-time information sharing, accelerating responses to criminal activities.

Bharatpol Portal Overview

The table below include the Bharatpol Portal Overview which includes the information in an earlier way to understand the initiative:

Bharatpol Portal Overview

Summary

Details

Event

Inauguration of Bharatpol Portal

Launched By

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

Designed By

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Objective

Enable real-time international police collaboration

Availability

Accessible on the official website of CBI

Primary Focus Areas

Cybercrime, financial crimes, online radicalization, organized crimes, drug trafficking, human trafficking

Role of CBI

National Central Bureau (NCB) for INTERPOL in India

Communication Advancement

Enhanced communication with INTERPOL Liaison Officers (ILOs) and Unit Officers (UOs)

Advantages

Expedited international cooperation, faster INTERPOL notices

Award Ceremony

35 CBI officers honoured by Police Medals

Notable Attendees

Senior officers from Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, DoPT, CVC, and Central Police Organisations

Bharatpol Portal Features

  • The portal will enhance the efficiency and will provide faster access to international police assistance which will result in resolving transnational crimes in India effectively.
  • It enables Indian Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to exchange real-time data, ensuring swift access to global policing networks for faster action.
  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) designed the Bharatpol Portal, which will be responsible for the operation and integration with international law enforcement systems.

Bharatpol Portal Modules

  • Connect: Enables Indian law enforcement to act as an extension of INTERPOL's NCB-New Delhi for seamless and secure communication.
  • INTERPOL Notices: Simplifies the process of requesting and issuing notices to enhance global crime tracking.
  • Broadcast: Provides real-time access to assistance requests from INTERPOL’s 195 member countries.
  • References: Organizes international investigation references for efficient management.
  • Resources: Provides facilities for the document exchange and training material sharing for effective international collaboration.

Bharatpol Portal FAQs

Q1. Which union minister launched the Bharatpol portal?

Ans. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the BHARATPOL portal

Q2. What is Sangam portal?

Ans. Sangam works towards developing leadership that bridges India's constitutional integrity with the universal ideals of Sarvodaya for societal advancement.

Q3. What is the national portal of India?

Ans. The National Portal of India (india.gov.in) has been created to provide a centralized platform, offering a single access point to information and services from various Indian Government entities.

Q4. Which ministry launched the Namaste portal?

Ans. The Ministry of Ayush launched the Namaste portal.

Q5. Which ministry launched the PM Daksh portal?

Ans. PM-DAKSH Portal and PM-DAKSH Mobile App have been launched by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment on 07.08. 2021.