CCS Reviews Impact of West Asia Conflict

• 23 Mar 2026

On 22nd March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and ongoing as well as proposed mitigating measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict.

• The meeting assessed global and domestic economic implications.
• PM emphasised safeguarding citizens from adverse impacts.
• A whole-of-government approach was directed.
• Coordination with state governments was emphasised.
• Measures to prevent black-marketing and hoarding were discussed.
• A group of ministers and secretaries will be constituted.
• Sectoral groups will consult stakeholders for action plans.
• Key sectors reviewed include agriculture, energy and MSMEs.
• Food, fuel and energy security were assessed.
• Supply chains and trade disruptions were discussed.
• Steps to diversify import sources were proposed.
• New export markets for Indian goods will be explored.