NEW DELHI, May 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries from various ministries and departments to review national preparedness and strengthen inter-ministerial coordination, following the recent escalation in tensions with Pakistan.
The meeting took place in the aftermath of India’s “Operation Sindoor,” a strategic military operation that targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday.
According to an official statement, PM Modi underscored the importance of sustained vigilance, robust coordination between institutions, and clear communication to maintain operational continuity and institutional resilience against emerging threats. He called for a proactive and unified “Whole of Government” approach to enhance national preparedness.
During the session, the Prime Minister reviewed planning and preparedness efforts by various ministries to address the ongoing security situation. He reaffirmed the Indian government’s unwavering commitment to national security and the safety of its citizens.
“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,” the statement said.
Key issues discussed included bolstering civil defence mechanisms, countering misinformation and fake news, and securing critical national infrastructure. Ministries were instructed to maintain close coordination with state authorities and on-ground institutions.
The high-level 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.
Officials briefed the Prime Minister on their preparedness strategies and assured him of their capability to handle any contingency that may arise in light of the current security environment.
