Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with secretaries of ministries to review preparedness in light of recent national security-related developments, in New Delhi
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In the wake of ‘Operation Sindoor’, the government on Thursday directed Secretaries across Central Ministries and Departments to undertake a comprehensive review of their respective operations. The directive was given during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The meeting was called to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience.
“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.
Further, secretaries detailed their planning with a ‘Whole of Government’ approach in the current situation. All ministries have identified their actionables in relation to the conflict and are strengthening processes. Ministries are ready to deal with all kinds of emerging situations.
A range of issues were discussed during the meeting. These included, strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, efforts to counter misinformation and fake news, and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure. Ministries were also advised to maintain close coordination with state authorities and ground-level institutions.
“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 said.
The 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.
Published on May 8, 2025