US Edition‘Team India' Must Act Together, Says PM Modi at CMs’ Meet on West Asia War; Recalls COVID-19 Response
PM Modi urges coordinated Centre-State action to secure fuel and fertiliser supplies amid West Asia conflict, with LPG allocation raised to 70% of pre-crisis levels, officials said.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting with Chief Ministers to stress coordination between the Centre and States in overcoming the supply chain crisis caused by the West Asia conflict, marking the first such consultation.
- The conflict in West Asia began February 28 when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and Gulf countries.
- On Thursday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed India's petroleum and LPG supply remains fully secure with all retail outlets adequately stocked, while the government increased commercial LPG allocation to States and Union Territories to 70% of pre-crisis levels, up from 50%.
- Recalling the "Team India spirit shown during the pandemic," Modi appealed to state governments to ensure uninterrupted essential commodity supplies, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan present establishing a Group of Ministers for coordination.
- Cabinet Secretary Somanathan will soon hold a separate meeting for poll-bound States including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry due to the Model Code of Conduct, while Modi urged States to accelerate alternative energy sources and strengthen agricultural planning for the Kharif season.
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Team India, tight coordination and vigilance: PM Narendra Modi's message to CMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged chief ministers to unite as "Team India" to tackle challenges from the West Asia crisis. He stressed vigilance against hoarding, ensuring fertilizer availability for farmers, and preventing misinformation. The PM highlighted the need for continuous monitoring, coordinated action, and shared responsibility to maintain economic and energy stability, echoing the spirit of the Covid-19 response.
‘Team India' must act together, says PM Modi at CMs’ meet on West Asia War; recalls COVID-19 response
In a virtual meeting with CMs, PM Modi emphasised the need for collective action to address the impact of the ongoing war in West Asia . Drawing parallels to the COVID-19 response, he called for vigilance, preparedness, and a unified approach to safeguard citizens and ensure economic stability.
'Focus on supply chains, trade security': PM Modi lays down roadmap with CMs on West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon states to carry out a collective response as they did in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, to tackle the challenging energy supply situation posed by the West Asia conflict, expressing optimism that "Team India will overcome this situation". The remarks came during a virtual meeting of chief ministers and lieutenant governors chaired by the prime minister on Friday to review preparedness in the wake…
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