National Security of India in 21 st Century: An Overview of Internal Security of India

The first and foremost duty of every nation is to maintain its national security. National Security can be divided into two broad categories – conventional and non-conventional security threats. Conventional security classified into two categories i.e. external and internal. Every nation seeks to maintain its national security which is safety and security of its people. In the changed international arena for India facing various threats in form of naxalism, insurgency and terrorism, it has assumed a major task to be accomplished. Internal Security is an important component of national security as currently India is facing much more internal security challenges than ever before. Internal security deals with terrorism, naxalism and issues inside the country which are a threat to the existence of the country demands a comprehensive policy approach. There is need of enhancing communication and connectivity, greater cultural interaction and infrastructure improvement for greater integration.