Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to protect citizens from the evolving West Asia conflict’s impact. He directed government branches to collaborate for minimal citizen inconvenience. PM Modi led a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to assess ongoing and proposed measures regarding the conflict.
In the meeting, PM Modi stressed coordination with state governments to prevent black-marketing and hoarding of essential goods. He proposed the formation of a group of ministers and secretaries to adopt a comprehensive government approach. Sectoral groups were instructed to engage with all stakeholders for effective action.
Acknowledging the global ramifications of the conflict, PM Modi highlighted the importance of coordination with state governments to ensure essential goods’ availability. The Cabinet Secretary presented a detailed overview of global conditions and mitigation efforts by relevant government departments. Discussions encompassed the impact on various sectors like agriculture, energy, and trade, along with macro-economic considerations and future strategies.
The ongoing West Asia conflict’s anticipated effects on the global economy were analyzed, with a focus on short, medium, and long-term impacts on India. Counter-measures were deliberated upon to address immediate and future challenges. Detailed assessments were conducted to ensure the continuous availability of critical resources such as food, energy, and fertilizers.
