The Convergence Doctrine: A Paradigm Shift in India's Security and Governance Framework (2014-2025)

This paper introduces the "Convergence Doctrine" as a novel theoretical framework to analyze India's transformative governance approach from 2014 to 2025. The doctrine represents a paradigm shift from compartmentalized policy implementation to an integrated ecosystem where national security, governance, and development strategies are holistically intertwined. Through empirical analysis of security outcomes, development indicators, and governance metrics, this study demonstrates how the operationalization of "Predictive Governance" has yielded measurable improvements in counter-terrorism (67% reduction in terrorist incidents in J&K, 2019-2024), internal security (78% decline in LWE violence, 2010-2024), and public administration (100% digitization of police stations under CCTNS). The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative case studies from Jammu & Kashmir, LWE-affected regions, and urban centers. Key findings reveal significant reductions in terrorism and extremism, successful security-development integration evidenced by 7.49 crore tourists in J&K (2021-2024), and innovative technological applications in governance. However, the study also identifies the "Reporting Paradox" in crime statistics, particularly concerning women's safety, where improved governance mechanisms paradoxically correlate with increased reported crime rates (Kerala: highest crime rate nationally, 96% chargesheeting rate). This paper contributes to governance theory by proposing a new model for understanding coordinated statecraft in complex federal democracies while addressing critical concerns about democratic accountability and privacy safeguards in predictive governance systems.