National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)

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