Integrated Defence Staff was created in 2001 following the recommendation of GoM which was set up after the Kargil war to review India’s defence management.
IDS was established to ensure a high degree of synergy between the Armed forces.
IDS works towards integration of policies, war fighting and procurement by employing best management practices.
The IDS comprises of Service Officers, Civilian Officers and Scientists who perform roles and functions allocated to them based on responsibilities of Integrated Defence Staff.
It is headed by Chief of Integrated Staff as Chairman (who enjoys status equivalent to that of Vice Chief of Service.)
It has representation from all three services, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Department of Defence (DoD) and Def (Finance).
