Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

In 2019, a few cabinet committees were reconstituted.  Cabinet Committee on Security was one such committee to be reconstituted under the Transaction. Hence, it becomes important for the IAS Exam aspirants to know about the important cabinet committees for UPSC preparation. ‘Cabinet Committee on Security’ is one of the important committees which is being discussed in this article.

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Important Facts about the Cabinet Committee on  Security

There are a few national security-related topics that an aspirant must read about:

Functions of Cabinet Committee on Security

1. Dealing with defence-related issues – For example, in January 2021, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the purchase of Tejas Mark 1 A (Light Combat Aircraft) from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
2. Dealing with the issues concerning law and order and national security – The committee discusses different initiatives to taken from time-to-time to enhance the national security of India.
3. Discussing the issues concerning international deals that impact India’s security.
4. Discussing the political issues revolving around the nation’s security.
5. Evaluating the need for the national security apparatus and bringing in desired changes to enhance national security.
6. Considering all cases involving capital expenditure of more than Rs. 1000 crores in respect of Department of Defence Production and Department of Defence Research and Development.
7. Discussing matters related to atomic energy.

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