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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an extended meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7 pm on Wednesday to review the evolving situation in West Asia and assess its implications for India’s energy security, supply chains and macro-economic stability.
The high-level बैठक comes within days of a previous review held on March 22, during which the government undertook a comprehensive assessment of the availability of essential commodities and vulnerabilities across key sectors in light of the ongoing conflict.
Top Ministers to Attend
The CCS, India’s apex body on national security and strategic affairs, includes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Sources indicated that, as in the previous meeting, several senior ministers handling critical economic and infrastructure portfolios—including petroleum, commerce, agriculture, railways, shipping, power and civil aviation—are also expected to participate.
Focus on Energy and Supply Chains
The review assumes significance as India remains heavily dependent on West Asian energy imports, with disruptions—particularly around key shipping routes—posing risks to fuel availability, prices and broader economic stability.
The government is expected to evaluate contingency measures to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and essential commodities, while also monitoring inflationary pressures and logistics disruptions.
Global Context Intensifies
The CCS meeting comes on a day when several global leaders addressed their nations on the crisis.
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will address Americans later, fuelling speculation about possible developments in the conflict.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already outlined his government’s response to the crisis, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also addressed his country.The convergence of these developments underscores the global scale and volatility of the situation, with India closely tracking geopolitical and economic fallout.
Continuous Monitoring
Officials said the government remains in a continuous review mode, with the CCS expected to take stock of both immediate risks and long-term strategic implications, particularly in the areas of energy security, trade flows and economic resilience.
