Research and Analysis Wing
The Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW or RAW) is the foreign intelligence agency of India. The agency's primary function is gathering foreign intelligence, counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, advising Indian policymakers, and advancing India's foreign strategic interests. It is also involved in the security of India's nuclear programme.
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| Formed | 21 September 1968 |
| Headquarters | CGO Complex, New Delhi, India |
| Motto | Dharmō Rakṣati Rakṣitaḥ (ISO) transl. "Dharma protects, When it is protected" |
| Employees | Classified |
| Annual budget | Classified |
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During the nine-year tenure of its first Secretary, Rameshwar Nath Kao, R&AW quickly came to prominence in the global intelligence community, playing a role in major events such as accession of the state of Sikkim to India in 1975. Headquartered in New Delhi, R&AW's current chief is Ravi Sinha. The head of R&AW is designated as the Secretary (Research) in the Cabinet Secretariat, and is under the authority of the Prime Minister of India without parliamentary oversight. Secretary reports to the National Security Adviser on a daily basis. The purview of the Cabinet Secretary is limited to administrative and financial matters. On an administrative basis, the chief reports to the Cabinet Secretary, who reports to the Prime Minister.