Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top military officers at the Defence Ministry War Room in Delhi on Friday.
The Combined Commanders’ Conference is the first meeting of the Prime Minister with all top commanders, including the three service chiefs.
The three service chiefs are expected to give elaborate presentations to Mr. Modi on the security scenario.
The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, as the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, will make the first presentation, followed by the Indian Navy chief, Admiral R.K. Dhowan and the Indian Army chief, General Dalbir Singh.
Mr. Modi and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley will address the conference.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Defence Secretary R.K. Mathur, among others, are also attending the conference.
The recent al-Qaeda announcement of a new wing in India and the possible threat from ISIS as well as terrorism in the country are also expected to be discussed.
