Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the fourth special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the evolving situation arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, directing ministries and departments to strengthen coordination and ensure timely implementation of measures to safeguard India’s energy security, fertiliser supplies and the interests of Indian citizens and the diaspora.
The Prime Minister called for a unified and coordinated mechanism for regular monitoring of developments to enable swift decision-making and effective implementation of measures required to protect national interests.
During the meeting, the Cabinet Secretary briefed the CCS on the prevailing geopolitical situation and the steps taken to maintain adequate supplies of petroleum products, including LPG, LNG and crude oil. He informed the committee that India has diversified its LPG procurement sources and that the overall stock and supply position of major petroleum products remains adequate.
The Cabinet Secretary said sufficient crude oil availability has enabled Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) refineries to operate at utilisation levels exceeding 100 per cent, ensuring uninterrupted production of petrol, diesel and other petroleum products. He also highlighted the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections and the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on LPG through the expansion of the National Gas Grid, augmentation of LNG import and regasification infrastructure, expansion of City Gas Distribution networks, and faster pipeline and last-mile connectivity approvals under the Pipeline Infrastructure Order, 2026.
The CCS also reviewed fertiliser availability for the upcoming Rabi season, including alternate sourcing options. The Prime Minister directed all concerned departments to take necessary steps to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers to farmers.
The welfare of Indian seafarers serving on domestic and foreign-flagged vessels operating in conflict zones also came up for discussion. PM Modi directed officials to establish a dedicated mechanism to provide timely information, emergency assistance and counselling services to seafarers and their families.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to protecting Indian nationals, the Prime Minister said every effort must be made to safeguard both citizens and the Indian diaspora from the impact of the ongoing conflict.
Emphasising the need to strengthen India’s long-term energy security, PM Modi called for greater focus on renewable energy sources, including solar power and other non-fossil fuel-based energy alternatives, to reduce dependence on conventional fuels.
The Prime Minister also stressed that the government should continue adopting a whole-of-government approach to address challenges arising from the crisis and ensure coordinated action across ministries to protect the country’s strategic and economic interests.
