From LPG to Rabi fertilisers: PM Modi reviews Middle East crisis preparedness

PM Modi reviews Middle East crisis preparednessNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the ongoing conflict in Middle East and assess India's preparedness to deal with its impact.The meeting reviewed the geopolitical situation, the availability of fuel and fertilisers, the safety of Indian citizens and the diaspora and measures to protect Indian seafarers operating in conflict zones. This was the fourth special CCS meeting held on the issue.During the meet, several top cabinet ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and NSA chief Ajit Doval were also present. The Cabinet Secretary briefed the committee on the steps taken to ensure uninterrupted supplies of petroleum products, including crude