The good thing is that it happened at least. The top echelon comprising the Prime Minister, ministers for finance, home external affairs, defence and the deputy chairman Planning Commission is no different from the existing CCPA which is too busy to go into the intricacies of national security issues. The people represented on it is itself an issue. Some are too old, others outdated to be in tune with the needs of time.
National security demands an integrated and holistic view, with no place for adhocism.
It is all pervasive and encompasses much more than mere defence, economic and political aspects. However it's major task pertains to defence and defence related issues. Such talked about strategic defence review would be one of it's first priorities. No wonder the task force comprised people with defence background and defence orientation. The bureaucrats were noticeably absent from its composition.