Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level consultation in Delhi to review the evolving situation in West Asia and its possible impact on India, according to officials.
The meeting took stock of the country’s current reserves of key fuels and fertilisers. Concern has grown as the Iran–US conflict has continued for over four months, keeping the Strait of Hormuz—an important global energy shipping route—under sustained tension.
Union ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Hardeep Singh Puri, Piyush Goyal, J P Nadda and Sarbananda Sonowal attended the discussions. The concerned ministries assured that adequate stocks of cooking gas, petrol, diesel and fertilisers are available.
The meeting also reviewed measures to ensure the safety of Indian maritime personnel working in the region. The ministries said they are prepared to respond to any situation arising from the crisis.
The Prime Minister directed that uninterrupted distribution of fuel and fertilisers must be ensured. He also called for a system to keep families of Indian sailors updated, and to provide emergency assistance and counselling. He stressed efforts to protect Indians living in West Asia and underlined the need to prioritise renewable energy, including solar power, to strengthen energy self-reliance. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Principal Secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra were also present.
