Kishore Kumar Khera replies: Defence is a term used for actions or set of actions undertaken by an individual, system, entity, organisation or a state to mitigate damage from an attack or a possible attack. It normally but not necessarily relates to actions against physical aggression. Nowadays virtual dimension too is added in the overarching definition of defence.
The North Eastern Council and PM-DevINE
The development needs of the NER States and security imperatives should be suitably factored in the PM-DevINE scheme.