Cabinet Committee on Security
- Context: Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to assess the developing situation in West Asia.
About the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
- The CCS is India’s highest decision-making authority on issues concerning national security and defence.
- It is led by the Prime Minister.
- Its core members generally include: The Home Minister, The Defence Minister, The Finance Minister and The External Affairs Minister
- The National Security Advisor (NSA) functions as the principal coordinator at the secretary level for matters handled by the CCS.
Responsibilities of the CCS
Defence & National Security
- Examines both internal and external security threats.
- Takes key decisions on defence preparedness, military operations, and intelligence coordination.
External Relations & Strategic Affairs
- Frames policies related to foreign affairs.
- Reviews strategic international partnerships and security cooperation.
Nuclear & Space Matters
- Supervises important policy decisions regarding nuclear capability and space programmes.
Senior-Level Appointments
- Clears appointments to top positions in defence forces and intelligence organizations.
NITI Aayog – JICA SDG Cooperation
- Context: NITI Aayog and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) formalised the Record of Discussions (RoD).
- The agreement launches Phase II of the Japan–India collaboration on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Aim of the Project: To enhance policy design and execution mechanisms for achieving SDGs.
Encompasses six priority sectors:
- Global partnerships
- Health and nutrition
- Education
- Agriculture and water management
- Financial inclusion and skill development
- Core infrastructure
Planned Interventions
- Exchange programmes between Indian and Japanese stakeholders.
- Training and institutional capacity-building initiatives.
- Joint knowledge-sharing platforms and forums.
- Documentation and replication of successful best practices.
