NEW DELHI: In the wake of the evolving situation following Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review national preparedness.
After receiving an early morning briefing on the situation from National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments to review national preparedness and ensure inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security.
The Prime Minister termed the current period as sensitive and called for continued alertness, institutional synergy, and clear communication as the nation navigates a sensitive period.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national security, operational preparedness, and citizen safety.
A range of issues were discussed during the meeting, including the strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, countering misinformation and fake news, and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure.
The meeting took place even as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed an all-party gathering that Operation Sindoor is not yet over.
At the meet, PM Modi stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience.
The PM reviewed the planning and preparation by ministries to deal with the current situation.
Secretaries have been directed to undertake a comprehensive review of their respective ministry’s operations and to ensure fool-proof functioning of essential systems, with special focus on readiness, emergency response, and internal communication protocols.
“Secretaries detailed their planning with a Whole of Government approach in the current situation. All ministries have identified their actionables in relation to the conflict and are strengthening processes. Ministries are ready to deal with all kinds of emerging situations,” said a government statement.
Ministries were also advised to maintain close coordination with state authorities and ground-level institutions.
The meeting was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, and Secretaries from key ministries including Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications.