National Security Council — Legal Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Executive Order (Establishment)	1998	Formal establishment of the National Security Council by an executive order of the Government of India on November 19, 1998, under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.	Created the foundational institutional framework for integrated national security decision-making, moving away from ad-hoc arrangements.
Restructuring (Kargil Review Committee Recommendations)	1999	Significant restructuring and strengthening of the NSC following the recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee Report. This included formalizing the Strategic Policy Group (SPG) and the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), and enhancing the role of the National Security Advisor (NSA).	Led to a more robust, multi-layered, and professional national security architecture, improving intelligence coordination and strategic planning capabilities.
Further Strengthening (Operational Refinements)	2001	Further operational refinements and strengthening of the NSC system, clarifying roles and responsibilities of its various components and enhancing its secretariat support.	Solidified the institutional framework, ensuring smoother functioning and better integration of diverse security inputs.