NEW DELHI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the ongoing West Asia conflict is an evolving global situation and stressed that all efforts must be made to protect citizens from its impact. Chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, he reviewed preparedness and response measures, with Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan presenting an overview of the global situation and steps taken by various ministries.
The meeting assessed the impact on key sectors such as agriculture, fertilisers, food security, petroleum, and energy, while also reviewing the availability of essential commodities like food and fuel. Discussions included short-, medium-, and long-term strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply and measures to diversify import sources for critical industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister assured that there is no energy crisis in India, with adequate fuel supplies and over 5.3 million metric tonnes of strategic petroleum reserves. He said the government is maintaining steady oil and gas supplies through global partnerships and has taken steps to support citizens, including evacuation efforts and helplines. Reiterating India’s stance, he called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict while emphasising that national security agencies remain on high alert.
