A high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was held to review the situation arising from the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia. The meeting lasted approximately two and a half hours and focused on preparedness measures to address the evolving situation.
Amid continued tensions in West Asia, the Government of India conducted a comprehensive assessment of the potential impact of the conflict. This was the second CCS meeting convened since the conflict began on 28 February.
Discussions covered critical areas including India’s energy, food and economic security. The government emphasized ensuring uninterrupted availability of essential commodities across the country. Measures under consideration included diversifying supplies of LPG and LNG, potential reductions in fuel duties, and strengthening the power sector. The government also decided to implement strict monitoring mechanisms to prevent hoarding and black marketing. Strategies to enhance coordination with states and Union Territories for effective implementation of the Essential Commodities Act were also discussed.
The meeting placed specific focus on agriculture and the fertilizer sector to safeguard food security. Emphasis was laid on maintaining urea production and coordinating with international suppliers to ensure the availability of DAP and NPK fertilizers. The government outlined plans to secure adequate fertilizer supplies for the upcoming kharif and rabi seasons to prevent shortages and maintain agricultural output.
Measures to address emerging challenges across sectors including agriculture, fertilizers, shipping, aviation, logistics and MSMEs were reviewed. Steps to stabilize prices of essential commodities were discussed, along with ongoing action against hoarding and black marketing. Control rooms have been established to monitor prices and coordinate with states and Union Territories for effective enforcement of the Essential Commodities Act.
The Prime Minister reviewed the availability of essential goods for citizens and assessed fertilizer supply preparedness for the agricultural seasons. He directed that all possible efforts be undertaken to shield citizens from adverse effects of the conflict. He also emphasized the need to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure timely dissemination of accurate information to the public.
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, the Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials. Detailed presentations were made on sectoral preparedness and response measures.
