India’s Nuclear Doctrine – Is it necessary to revisit?

Various experts have been demanding a revision of India’s nuclear doctrine which they claim to be not in tune with the current realities and security situations.

What is India’s Nuclear Doctrine?

• India’s Nuclear Doctrine was formulated following a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting in 2003 which was four and a half years after the 1998 Pokhran II nuclear tests.
• Some of the key features of the doctrine are as follows
• Building and maintaining a Credible Minimum Deterrence which includes
  • Sufficient and Survivable nuclear forces both in terms of warheads and means of delivery and will be able to inflict considerable damage.
  • Nuclear forces must be operationally prepared at all times.