In meeting with Secretaries day after Op Sindoor, Modi makes it clear: Need ‘fool-proof functioning' of essential systems
A day after India's Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of government departments and ministries, calling for coordination to 'uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience.'
Strengthening civil defence mechanisms, efforts to counter misinformation and fake news, and ensuring security of critical infrastructure were among subjects discussed at the meeting.
Modi called for 'seamless coordination among ministries' and asked them to coordinate with state authorities and ground-level institutions, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
In addition to the Cabinet Secretary and senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office, Secretaries of the ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications were in attendance.
At the meeting, which was meant to review planning, preparedness and coordination among ministries, Secretaries of the ministries and departments were directed to undertake a comprehensive review of their ministry's operations, and ensure 'fool-proof functioning' of essential systems.
The officials are to focus on emergency response and internal communication protocols, and ministries are 'strengthening their processes', with secretaries having detailed their planning with a 'whole-of-government' approach to the situation, according to the statement.
'The Prime Minister 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,' the statement added.
An all-party meeting was also held on Thursday, where leaders across political parties were briefed about Operation Sindoor.
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