Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament and highlighted rising challenges from the ongoing West Asia conflict. Moreover, he said the situation created serious and unexpected issues for India. Additionally, he stressed that the crisis continues for over three weeks and affects global economies. Therefore, he noted that everyday life across countries faces visible disruption.
Government Response Across Key Areas
Furthermore, Modi explained that the government works actively across economic, security, and humanitarian fronts. He clarified that authorities prepared strategies to handle every aspect of the crisis. Meanwhile, he emphasised that India continues monitoring developments carefully.
Safety Of Indians In Gulf Region
Importantly, Modi highlighted that nearly 1 crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries. Therefore, he called their safety the government’s top priority. Moreover, he confirmed that authorities already evacuated over 3.75 lakh Indians safely. Additionally, he stated that about 1,000 people returned from Iran, including over 700 medical students. However, he also mentioned reports of deaths and injuries among some individuals.
Fuel Supply And Energy Concerns
Meanwhile, Modi explained that India depends heavily on the Hormuz Strait for oil, gas, and fertiliser imports. Therefore, disruptions in that region directly affect domestic supply chains. Consequently, the government prepared a strategy to maintain steady petrol, diesel, and gas supply. Moreover, he said India imports around 60 percent of LPG needs. Thus, authorities prioritised domestic requirements and increased production.
Expanding Energy Security Measures
Additionally, Modi stated that India now imports energy from 41 countries instead of 27 earlier. Moreover, he confirmed that the country holds over 53 lakh metric tonnes of oil reserves. Furthermore, he explained that ethanol blending reached 20 percent in petrol. Also, railway electrification reduced pressure on energy demand.
Agriculture And Fertiliser Preparedness
Meanwhile, Modi addressed concerns about agriculture and fertiliser supply. He said the country currently holds enough food grains. Moreover, he confirmed adequate fertiliser availability for farmers. Additionally, he noted that six new urea plants started operations to reduce risks.
India Ready For All Scenarios
Finally, Modi assured that India maintains constant communication with global partners. Therefore, he emphasised efforts to keep sea routes secure. Moreover, he expressed confidence that India will handle this crisis effectively.
