New Delhi, 1 April. Amidst the deepening energy crisis across the world due to the ongoing war in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting at his residence on Wednesday evening. The challenges arising due to the war were discussed in detail in the meeting that lasted for about two and a half hours.
The main objective of this high-level meeting was to ensure that foreign wars do not affect the common citizens, farmers and businessmen of India. Many senior government officials including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the meeting.
Special control room will keep an eye on prices all the time
Prime Minister Modi gave clear instructions during the meeting that even in the event of war, there should be no shortage of essential things in the country. The government has prepared a strong plan for the supply of farming, fertilizer, electricity and fuel. To prevent hoarding and black marketing, special control rooms have been created in collaboration with the states, which will keep an eye on the prices at all times.
Adequate arrangements for fertilizer are being made for the coming crop season.
It is a matter of relief for the farmers that adequate arrangements for fertilizer are being made for the coming crop season. Apart from this, there is huge stock of coal in the country, due to which there will be no interruption in power supply. The government is also in constant touch with other countries to keep the supply of petrol, diesel and gas normal.
Strict action against hoarding and black marketing
PM Modi gave clear instructions that there should not be a rise in the prices of essential commodities on the pretext of war. To take strict action against hoarding and black marketing, control rooms have been formed in collaboration with the States and Union Territories (UTs), which will strictly enforce the ‘Essential Commodities Act’.
Adequate stock of coal in the country
There was also discussion on maintaining stable production of urea to save farmers from crisis and coordinating with foreign suppliers for supply of DAP/NPKS. PM Modi assessed ensuring availability of fertilizers for Kharif and Rabi seasons. For the stability of the energy sector, diversification of supply sources of LPG and LNG and possible reduction in fuel duty were considered. It is a matter of relief that there is sufficient stock of coal in the country, due to which there is no danger of power crisis.
The common man should not face financial crisis.
PM Modi has directed all departments of the government to work together in this challenging time. He stressed that correct information should be delivered on time to protect citizens from any kind of rumours. The government’s full focus is on ensuring that despite global turmoil, India’s economy remains strong and the common man does not have to face any kind of financial crisis or inflation.
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