Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by ministries and departments in response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month.
According to an official release, the Cabinet Secretary briefed the committee on steps taken to ensure the supply of petroleum products, particularly LPG and LNG, along with adequate power availability. The government has diversified sourcing, with supplies being secured from multiple countries.
The Prime Minister reviewed the availability of essential commodities and stressed the need to ensure sufficient fertiliser supply for the upcoming Kharif and Rabi seasons. Measures are underway to maintain urea production and coordinate international sourcing of DAP and NPK fertilisers.
The meeting also discussed the stability of retail prices. Food commodity prices have remained stable over the past month, with monitoring mechanisms in place for agricultural produce, vegetables, and fruits. Control rooms have been set up to coordinate with states and Union Territories on pricing and enforcement under the Essential Commodities Act.
To curb hoarding and black marketing, enforcement actions related to LPG and fertilisers are being carried out regularly, with states directed to intensify monitoring and conduct raids where necessary.
The Prime Minister directed departments to take all necessary steps to minimise the impact of the global situation on citizens. He also emphasised the need for timely and accurate information dissemination to prevent misinformation.
Measures to strengthen energy security include expanding piped natural gas connections, exempting certain gas-based power plants from pooling mechanisms, and increasing coal supply to thermal power stations to meet peak summer demand.
The CCS also reviewed preparedness in sectors such as agriculture, civil aviation, shipping, and logistics, amid disruptions linked to the conflict. Efforts are ongoing to diversify supply chains and ensure the safe passage of vessels through critical maritime routes.
The meeting, held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, marked the second such review by the CCS since the conflict began on February 28.
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