New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the status of crude, gas, petroleum products, power, and fertiliser supply with senior Union ministers amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
The high-level meeting focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply, stable logistics, and efficient distribution of essential goods across India.
Attending the meeting were key ministers including Rajnath Singh (Defence), Amit Shah (Home), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture), S. Jaishankar (External Affairs), Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance), JP Nadda (Health), Piyush Goyal (Commerce and Industry), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways), and others, alongside NSA Ajit Doval and the prime minister’s principal secretaries P.K. Mishra and Shaktikanta Das. The discussion also examined measures to safeguard consumer and industry interests amid global disruptions caused by the conflict.
The West Asia conflict began on February 28, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Iran retaliating against Israel and Gulf nations. Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for 20% of global energy shipments, has led to severe supply chain disruptions. These developments have affected energy availability worldwide, including in India.
Since the outbreak of hostilities, Modi has actively engaged with international leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, France, Malaysia, Israel, and Iran, discussing steps to ensure energy security and mitigate supply disruptions. On March 12, he described the crisis as a critical test of national character, emphasizing the need for peace, patience, and public awareness.
The government is taking proactive steps to maintain uninterrupted supply and address challenges in global logistics, highlighting continuous efforts to stabilize essential commodities in the face of international turmoil.
This meeting underscores the government’s focus on proactive planning and resilience in managing fuel, power, and fertiliser supply amidst global energy uncertainties. (PTI)
