00:00Top Secret Union War Book. There is a 200-page blue-coloured book in India
00:05that you would have never seen that holds the answers to all government protocol questions
00:10during war. Now it is a document that tells the state, the union and the states what to do in
00:17case of war. This top secret and limited edition go-to guide made headlines in the aftermath of
00:23Operation Sindur. What are the contingency plans, whether it is stocking food, about communications,
00:30what to do in an emergency, what to do when there's an air raid for instance, what are the different
00:35ministries you have to contact. The confidential document was created in 2010 by then union home
00:40secretary GK Pillai as per reports. While the concept of a top-level secretive war manual was devised in
00:46the British era, the current version was finalized after the 2611 terror attacks. It basically prepares
00:53the whole of government to handle a crisis. So this is periodically revised every couple of
00:59years. The last revision we're told was in 2010. The book is updated every 15 years by cabinet secretary
01:05officers and explains which agency is responsible for what during war. It was also known to be amended
01:10recently to take into account changing times, technological advancements and the like. The main
01:15objective of the manual is to ensure there is no confusion in the protocol to be followed,
01:19as well as to tackle misinformation. On the basis of the union war book, some states have also laid
01:25down state war books. Given the kind of crisis that India has been facing, the standoff with Pakistan.
01:31So this is essential. It's a very important document, but it's kept classified. What are your
01:36thoughts about this classified manual? Let us know in the comments below.
