Recent News: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) convened to discuss national security matters. The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri after a 2.5-hour meeting chaired by PM Modi.
Purpose: The CCS is responsible for discussions, debates, and decisions on defense policy, expenditure, and national security matters, including appointments to national security bodies.
Composition: Headed by the Prime Minister, it includes the Ministers of
law and order, and internal security. The CCS also deliberates on policy matters concerning foreign affairs on security-related issues and atomic energy.
Cabinet Committees: Extra-constitutional bodies designed to reduce the Union Cabinet’s burden by focusing on specific policy areas. There are eight cabinet committees, with most headed by the PM.
Historical Significance: CCS meetings have been called during major events like wars with Pakistan, the Kargil conflict, and the Kandahar hijack, demonstrating its role in critical decision-making.
Decision Making: The CCS resolves issues, formulates proposals for the Cabinet, and makes decisions on assigned matters. The Cabinet can review these decisions.
