National Security Advisory Board

Source: BS

Context: The Government of India has reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), appointing former R&AW Chief Alok Joshi as its Chairman, with 7 new members inducted amid heightened national security concerns.

About National Security Advisory Board (NSAB):

• What is NSAB?

• NSAB is an advisory body under the National Security Council (NSC) that provides long-term strategic inputs on national security issues. It comprises experts from various fields outside the government.

• NSAB is an advisory body under the National Security Council (NSC) that provides long-term strategic inputs on national security issues.

• It comprises experts from various fields outside the government.

• Established In: Constituted in December 1998 during the tenure of National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra.

• Tenure:

• Initially, members were appointed for one year. Since 2004-06, it has been reconstituted for a two-year term.

• Initially, members were appointed for one year.

• Since 2004-06, it has been reconstituted for a two-year term.

• Objectives:

• Provide independent, non-partisan analysis on security matters. Offer policy options and long-term strategic perspectives to the National Security Council. Assist in preparing key documents like the Nuclear Doctrine (2001) and National Security Review (2007).

• Provide independent, non-partisan analysis on security matters.

• Offer policy options and long-term strategic perspectives to the National Security Council.

• Assist in preparing key documents like the Nuclear Doctrine (2001) and National Security Review (2007).

• Composition:

• Current strength: 16 members Includes retired military officials, diplomats, IPS officers, academics, and civil society members.

• Current strength: 16 members

• Includes retired military officials, diplomats, IPS officers, academics, and civil society members.

• Organizational Structure:

• Functions under the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). It has 2 subordinate bodies: National Information Board (NIB) and Technology Coordination Group (TCG)

• Functions under the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).

• It has 2 subordinate bodies: National Information Board (NIB) and Technology Coordination Group (TCG)

• Key Functions:

• Hold monthly or emergency meetings to assess national and global threats. Provide independent reports to the National Security Adviser (NSA). Aid in formulating comprehensive security doctrines. Recommend defence, cyber, diplomatic, and internal security measures. Bridge the gap between government machinery and academic expertise.

• Hold monthly or emergency meetings to assess national and global threats.

• Provide independent reports to the National Security Adviser (NSA).

• Aid in formulating comprehensive security doctrines.

• Recommend defence, cyber, diplomatic, and internal security measures.

• Bridge the gap between government machinery and academic expertise.