West Asia Crisis: Everything became clear in PM Modi’s CM meeting, from lockdown to petrol diesel.

Amidst the rapidly deteriorating situation in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a high-level meeting with the Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of the country and comprehensively reviewed India’s preparedness. In this meeting held through video conferencing, the PM made it clear that the current situation is ‘dynamic’ and vigilance is very important at every level.

Expressing confidence in the ‘Team India’ approach, the Prime Minister said that just as the coordination between the Center and the states handled the crisis during Covid-19, similarly this time too the country will face every challenge unitedly. He said that since March 3, an inter-ministerial group is monitoring the situation daily.

What are the top priorities of the government?

➡️ Maintaining economic and business stability

➡️Ensuring energy security

➡️ Protecting the interests of citizens

➡️ Strengthening industry and supply chain

PM Modi made it clear that amidst global uncertainties, the entire strategy of the government rests on these four pillars.

What strict instructions were given to the states?

➡️ Supply chain should not be disrupted under any circumstances

➡️ Strict action against hoarding and profiteering

➡️ Control rooms should be activated at state and district level.

➡️ Any disruption should be prevented by increasing administrative vigilance.

What is the plan regarding agriculture and farmers?

➡️ Special attention on storage and distribution of fertilizers before Kharif season.

➡️ Advance planning to ensure that farmers do not face any kind of problem

The PM clearly said that even a small mistake in the agriculture sector can turn into a big crisis.

What warning on fake news and online fraud?

➡️ It is very important to stop rumors and false news

➡️ Correct and reliable information reaches people on time

➡️ Instructions to be cautious of online fraud and fake agents

What special alert did the border and coastal states receive?

➡️ Strict monitoring of shipping, essential goods and maritime activities

➡️ Instructions to be prepared to deal with any emergency

What is the arrangement for Indians stranded abroad?

➡️ Instructions to start helpline for Indians present in West Asia

➡️ Talk about ensuring timely assistance to affected families

What strategy was prepared for the long term?

➡️ Promotion of solar, biofuel and electric mobility

➡️ Expansion of piped natural gas network

➡️Intensifying domestic oil and gas exploration

What did the Defense Minister and Chief Ministers say in the meeting?

➡️ Defense Minister Rajnath Singh enumerated steps for LPG availability and reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel.

➡️ Chief Ministers appreciated the efforts of the Centre.

➡️ Gave assurance of adequate availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in the states.

➡️ All the states reiterated their commitment to work together with the Centre.