New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, focusing on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its implications for India’s energy security and economy.

This comes a day after the Prime Minister addressed the Lok Sabha, where he described the situation in West Asia as “worrisome” and outlined the government’s preparedness to deal with its ripple effects.

Focus on agriculture and fertilisers

Modi emphasised that India has taken adequate steps to shield farmers from global disruptions. He noted that the country has sufficient food reserves and assured that preparations for the upcoming Kharif sowing season are on track.

Highlighting fertiliser availability, he said the government has ensured adequate stocks and increased domestic production capacity. “We have never allowed the burden of global crises to fall on farmers,” he said, adding that six urea plants have been commissioned in the past decade, boosting production significantly.

Energy demand and supply measures

With summer approaching, the Prime Minister pointed to rising electricity demand and assured that coal stocks at power plants are sufficient. He also stressed efforts to maintain uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country.

Modi underlined that the government has prioritised domestic consumption of LPG and ramped up production to reduce vulnerability during the crisis.

Concerns over global supply routes

Referring to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, he acknowledged that a large portion of India’s imports—including crude oil, gas, and fertilisers—passes through this route, which has become difficult to navigate amid the conflict.

Global impact and India’s approach

The Prime Minister noted that the conflict, now ongoing for over three weeks, is affecting the global economy and everyday life worldwide. He added that there is a growing international call for an early resolution.

Reiterating the government’s priority, Modi said efforts are focused on ensuring that ordinary citizens do not face shortages or price shocks due to global instability.

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His upcoming statement in the Rajya Sabha is expected to further elaborate on India’s strategic and economic response to the evolving crisis.