Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

  • Noting the cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (J&K) on 22nd April 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) announced a series of extraordinary retaliatory measures against Pakistan.
  • CCS is the apex decision-making body in the Government of India on matters related to national security, defence policy and strategic affairs.
  • It is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the ministers holding the four key portfolios: Defence, Home Affairs, Finance & External Affairs.
  • Functions of the CCS:
    • Review and clearance of major defence and strategic policies.
    • Sanctioning defence-related expenditures and procurement deals.
    • Handling of atomic energy and nuclear command structure.
    • Decisions ....
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