Mains Question:
“The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister”. Discuss (150 words)
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Approach
- Introduction- brief about the post of CDS
- created in 2019 on the recommendations of Shekatkar committee
- Discuss about the role of CDS as the Principal Military Adviser to the defence minister on all tri-services matters
- Other major duties and functions
- To head the Department of Military and function as its Secretary.
- To function as the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
- To administer the Tri-Service organizations/agencies/commands.
- To function as the Military Advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority.
- To bring about jointness in operation, logistics, transport, training, support services, communications, repairs and maintenance, etc of the three Services.
- Conclude accordingly