National Security Council (India)
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The National Security Council (NSC) of India is the apex agency looking into the political, economic, energy and strategic security concerns of India
. It was established by the A B Vajpayee government on 19 November 1998, with Brijesh Mishra
as the first National Security Advisor
.
Prior to the formation of the NSC, these activities were overseen by the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
.
, the Ministers of Defence, External Affairs, Home, Finance of the Government of India
, and the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission are members of the National Security Council. Other members may be invited to attend its monthly meetings, as and when required.
The Strategic Policy Group undertakes the Strategic Defense Review, a blueprint of short and long term security threats, as well as possible policy options on a priority basis.
analyzes intelligence data from the Intelligence Bureau
, R&AW
and the Directorates of Military
, Naval and Air
Intelligence. The JIC has its own Secretariat that works under the Cabinet Secretariat.
with expertise in external security, strategic analysis, foreign affairs, defence, the armed forces, internal security, science and technology and economics.
The board meets at least once a month, and more frequently as required. It provides a long-term prognosis and analysis to the NSC, and recommends solutions and address policy issues referred to it.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It was established by the A B Vajpayee government on 19 November 1998, with Brijesh Mishra
Brijesh Mishra
Brajesh Chandra Mishra was the first National Security Advisor and principal secretary to the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee....
as the first National Security Advisor
National Security Advisor (India)
The National Security Advisor of India is a member of the National Security Council , and the primary advisor to the Prime Minister, the Indian Cabinet and the NSC on internal and international security issues.-Overview:...
.
Prior to the formation of the NSC, these activities were overseen by the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
.
Members
Besides the National Security AdvisorNational Security Advisor (India)
The National Security Advisor of India is a member of the National Security Council , and the primary advisor to the Prime Minister, the Indian Cabinet and the NSC on internal and international security issues.-Overview:...
, the Ministers of Defence, External Affairs, Home, Finance of the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
, and the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission are members of the National Security Council. Other members may be invited to attend its monthly meetings, as and when required.
Organization
The three-tiered organization of the NSC comprises the Strategic Policy Group, the National Security Advisory Board and a Secretariat represented by the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC).Strategic Policy Group
The Strategic Policy Group is the first level of the three tier organization of the National Security Council. It forms the nucleus of the decision making apparatus of the NSC. This group consists of the following members:- Cabinet SecretaryCabinet Secretary (India)The head of executive officers of civil services of India is the Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister...
- Chiefs of Staff of the ArmyIndian ArmyThe Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. With about 1,100,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,150,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's largest standing volunteer army...
, NavyIndian NavyThe Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
and Air ForceIndian Air ForceThe Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict... - Director of Intelligence BureauDirector of Intelligence Bureau (India)The director of Intelligence Bureau simply known as DIB is the senior most post in Intelligence Bureau and the only four-star Indian Police Service rank in the country. The current director of Intelligence Bureau is Mr...
- Foreign Secretary
- Home Secretary
- Defence Secretary
- Secretary (Defence Production)
- Finance Secretary
- Secretary (Revenue)
- Governor of the Reserve Bank of IndiaReserve Bank of IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India is the central banking institution of India and controls the monetary policy of the rupee as well as US$300.21 billion of currency reserves. The institution was established on 1 April 1935 during the British Raj in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of...
(RBI) - Secretary of the Research and Analysis WingResearch and Analysis WingThe Research and Analysis Wing is India's external intelligence agency. It was formed in September 1968 after the poor performance of the Intelligence Bureau in the Sino-Indian war of 1962 and the India-Pakistani war of 1965 convinced the then government of India that a specialized, independent...
(R&AW) of the Cabinet SecretariatCabinet SecretariatThe Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Government of India. It functions from the Secretariat Building, New Delhi, where most of Cabinet of India sits... - Chairman CBDT
- Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy
- Scientific Advisor to the Defense Minister
- Secretary of the Department of Space
- Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC).
The Strategic Policy Group undertakes the Strategic Defense Review, a blueprint of short and long term security threats, as well as possible policy options on a priority basis.
Joint Intelligence Committee
The Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) of the Government of IndiaGovernment of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
analyzes intelligence data from the Intelligence Bureau
Intelligence Bureau
Intelligence Bureau was the main internal intelligence agency of British India. It can also refer to:* Intelligence Bureau , the domestic intelligence organization of India...
, R&AW
Research and Analysis Wing
The Research and Analysis Wing is India's external intelligence agency. It was formed in September 1968 after the poor performance of the Intelligence Bureau in the Sino-Indian war of 1962 and the India-Pakistani war of 1965 convinced the then government of India that a specialized, independent...
and the Directorates of Military
Directorate of Military Intelligence (India)
The Directorate of Military Intelligence is the intelligence arm of the Indian armed forces....
, Naval and Air
Directorate of Air Intelligence (India)
The Directorate of Air Intelligence is the intelligence arm of the Indian Air Force.Air Force intelligence responsibilities include imagery intelligence collection MiG-25R and Jaguar recconnaissance aircraft. During the 1971 war with Pakistan, Russian satellite imagery provided India with...
Intelligence. The JIC has its own Secretariat that works under the Cabinet Secretariat.
National Security Advisory Board
The National Security Advisory Board consists of persons of eminence outside the GovernmentGovernment of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
with expertise in external security, strategic analysis, foreign affairs, defence, the armed forces, internal security, science and technology and economics.
The board meets at least once a month, and more frequently as required. It provides a long-term prognosis and analysis to the NSC, and recommends solutions and address policy issues referred to it.
See also
- National Security AdvisorNational Security Advisor (India)The National Security Advisor of India is a member of the National Security Council , and the primary advisor to the Prime Minister, the Indian Cabinet and the NSC on internal and international security issues.-Overview:...
- Intelligence BureauIntelligence BureauIntelligence Bureau was the main internal intelligence agency of British India. It can also refer to:* Intelligence Bureau , the domestic intelligence organization of India...
- Intelligence Bureau (India)Intelligence Bureau (India)The Intelligence Bureau also known as IB is India's internal intelligence agency and reputedly the world's oldest intelligence agency. It was recast as the Central Intelligence Bureau in 1947 under the Ministry of Home Affairs...
- List of Indian Intelligence agencies
- Research and Analysis WingResearch and Analysis WingThe Research and Analysis Wing is India's external intelligence agency. It was formed in September 1968 after the poor performance of the Intelligence Bureau in the Sino-Indian war of 1962 and the India-Pakistani war of 1965 convinced the then government of India that a specialized, independent...
- Strategic Policy Group