Ministry of Home Affairs (India)

Ministry of Home Affairs
Branch of Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry overview
Formed15 August 1947 (1947-08-15)
JurisdictionGovernment of India
HeadquartersKartavya Bhavan-03
Janpath, New Delhi
Annual budget255,233.53 crore (US$30 billion) (2026–27)
Minister responsible
Deputy Ministers responsible
Ministry executive
Websitemha.gov.in

The Ministry of Home Affairs (IAST: Gṛha Mantrālaya) is a ministry of the Government of India. It is mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal security and domestic policy. It is headed by the minister of home affairs.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is also the Cadre Controlling Authority for the Indian Police Service (IPS), DANIPS, DANICS and Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS).