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  • Jun 14, 2024
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“TENURES OF NSA DOVAL, PM’S PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MISHRA EXTENDED”

Why in the news?

  • The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) re-appointed PK Mishra as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and Ajit Doval as National Security Advisor (NSA) effective from June 10.
source:researchgate

About PMO (Prime Minister’s Office):

  • Formed in 1947.
  • PMO is politically headed by the PM and administratively by the Principal Secretary.
  • Originally called the Prime Minister’s Secretariat; renamed PMO in 1977 during Morarji Desai’s ministry.
  • Location: Situated in the South Block (Secretariat Building), New Delhi.
  • Principal Secretary role created during Indira Gandhi’s tenure.
  • Supports the Prime Minister in various administrative and policy-making functions.
About National Security Advisor (NSA):

  • Role: Primary advisor to the Prime Minister of India on national security matters.
  • Responsibilities: Presides over the National Security Council (NSC).
  • Current NSA: Ajit Doval.

About National Security Council (NSC):

  • Three-tiered organization overseeing national security issues.
  • Formed in 1998.
  • Operates within the executive office of the Prime Minister.
  • Members include Ministers of Home Affairs, Defence, External Affairs, and Finance.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/nsa-doval-proposes-capf-integration-for-efficiency-and-consistency/