India Activates Whole-of-Government Response as Modi Chairs CCS Meet on West Asia War Impact

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the escalating impact of the West Asia conflict, directing a coordinated “whole-of-government” response to safeguard critical supplies, economic stability and citizen welfare. 

A snap from the meeting of the CCS to review; Via: PM NaMo

According to the official statement , the government conducted a comprehensive assessment across sectors including food, energy, fertilisers, shipping, trade and supply chains, with both immediate and long-term countermeasures discussed. 

The Prime Minister ordered the creation of dedicated groups of ministers and secretaries, alongside sectoral task forces, to ensure continuity of essential supplies, prevent black-marketing and hoarding, and minimise disruption to citizens as the conflict continues to affect global markets.

The meeting focused on ensuring availability of critical resources such as fuel, electricity and fertilisers, with specific attention to the upcoming Kharif season and industrial supply chains. The government said alternate sourcing strategies for fertilisers, chemicals, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals were being actively explored, while new export destinations would be developed to offset disruptions in global trade. 

Officials also assessed macroeconomic risks and confirmed that coal stocks at power plants remain adequate, while supply-side interventions across petroleum and energy sectors are being implemented to maintain stability.

The CCS review comes against the backdrop of an evolving crisis that has already begun to strain global energy routes and supply chains. Government data shows domestic LPG supply remains normal despite pressure, refineries are operating at high capacity, and maritime operations continue without congestion, even as the Strait of Hormuz disruption and wider regional instability pose ongoing risks . 

At the same time, evacuation efforts and contingency systems remain active, with Indian missions coordinating the movement and safety of nationals across the Gulf.

In parallel with domestic preparedness, Modi’s diplomatic outreach has intensified over the past week. In calls with leaders across West Asia and beyond—including Iran and Bahrain—he has consistently condemned attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure, warned of their impact on global food, fuel and fertiliser security, and reiterated the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and keep shipping lanes open. 

These engagements have positioned India as advocating de-escalation while simultaneously protecting its economic and diaspora interests. Earlier, during a March 13 conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Modi had explicitly stated that “the safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India’s top priorities,” underscoring the dual-track approach of diplomacy and supply security. This line has remained consistent in subsequent engagements, even as the conflict has widened and risks to maritime trade routes have increased.

The current situation reflects a shift from short-term disruption to a broader, multi-sector stress scenario. With energy flows under threat, global markets tightening, and military escalation continuing across multiple fronts—from Hormuz to the eastern Mediterranean and beyond—India’s response is now moving into structured crisis management mode, combining internal economic safeguards with sustained diplomatic engagement to limit the spillover impact of a rapidly expanding conflict.