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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday instructed all ministries to ensure seamless coordination to uphold “operational continuity and institutional resilience” and ensure fool-proof functioning of essential systems, with special focus on readiness, people aware of the matter said.
The comments at a meeting of secretaries to assess the preparedness, emergency response, and internal communication protocols came against the backdrop of heightened tensions following air strikes under Operation Sindoor on targets in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistani Punjab province on Wednesday. On Thursday, defence ministry said the armed forces targeted air defence radars and systems in Pakistan, even as Pakistani troops increased the intensity of firing across the Line of Control.
The people cited above said Modi called for continued alertness, institutional synergy, and clear communication as the nation navigates a sensitive period. Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national security, operational preparedness, and citizen safety.
The meeting was called to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination following strikes on terror camps. “Secretaries have been directed to undertake a comprehensive review of their respective ministries’ operations and to ensure fool-proof functioning of essential systems, with special focus on readiness, emergency response, and internal communication protocols,” said one of the people cited above.
The secretaries are learnt to have shared details about their preparedness and planning. “All ministries have identified actionables related to the conflict and are strengthening processes. Ministries are ready to deal with all kinds of emerging situations,” a second person said.
Cabinet secretary, senior officials from the PMO, and secretaries from key ministries attended the meeting.
