Modi Reviews Safety Measures, Supply Chain Constraints in Extended CCS Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led an extended meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the safety of Indian seafarers and address supply chain constraints in the context of ongoing conflicts in West Asia.

The CCS meeting, which was attended by senior ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focused on measures to ensure uninterrupted import of goods, including petroleum, natural gas, and fertilisers.

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan briefed the CCS about the present geo-political situation and initiatives taken by various Ministries and Departments to secure adequate supply of petroleum products, including LNG/LPG and fertilisers.

The government has diversified sources for LPG procurement and ensured that major petroleum product stock and supply positions remain adequate. Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) refineries are operating at utilisation levels exceeding 100%, guaranteeing continued production of petrol, diesel, and other petroleum products.