National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)

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News: Central Government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board, appointing ex-RAW chief Alok Joshi as its chairman. National Security Advisory Board (NSAB).

National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)

About National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)

  • It is an advisory body of eminent experts from outside the government that provides long-term strategic inputs on national security issues.
  • It is part of the national security management system for India which is a three-tier structure consisting of a National Security Council (NSC), a Strategic Policy Group (SPG) and a National Security Advisory Board (NSAB).
  • Function: The main function of the NSAB is to provide long-term analysis, and policy recommendations on national security issues to the National Security Council, which is headed by the Prime Minister.
  • Its recommendations are only advisory and non-binding.
  • Background: It was first established in 1998 on recommendation of a special Task Force headed by K. C. Pant.
    • So, it is neither a statutory body nor a Constitutional body.
  • Meeting: The NSAB meets at least once a month or more frequently as needed.
  • Tenure: Initially the Board was constituted for one year, but since 2004-6, the Board has been reconstituted for two years.
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