By Staff Correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a CCS meeting to review India’s security preparedness and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi was briefed on the latest developments and aspects of India’s security preparedness in the border areas and the maritime and air domain.
The PM was also briefed on the latest developments in Ukraine, including the details of Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals, along with some citizens of India’s neighbouring countries, from Ukraine. PM Modi directed that all possible efforts should be made to bring back the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa, who died in Kharkiv.
Sources told IA&D, “Prime Minister Modi also took a detailed overview of global tech usage in the defence sector and India’s advances in the same. The Prime Minister also emphasised integrating the latest technology in our security apparatus,” before going on add, “The Prime Minister reiterated that every effort must be made to make India self-reliant in the defence sector so that it not only strengthens our security but also enhances economic growth.”
