Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent Developments in West Asia
Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent Developments in West Asia
Senior officers from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting briefed the media about the latest updates regarding steps taken by the Government of India in response to the ongoing situation in West Asia at National media. The inter- ministerial briefing included updates about the fuel supply situation; preparedness of the Government of India to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, maritime safety, welfare of Indian Nationals abroad. Ministry of I&B officials appealed to the citizens to not indulge in panic booking and not believe fake narratives and rumours.
Energy Supply and Fuel Availability:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas assured that all steps are being taken by the Government of India to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies and that 50 lakh cylinders are delivered every day.
Crude and Refineries–
Natural Gas-
LPG supply-
Maritime Safety and Shipping Operations
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways shared the latest updates with the media about the maritime situation in the Persian Gulf region and the steps being taken by the Ministry to safeguard safety and welfare of Indian seafarers and protecting India’s maritime interests. It was informed that-
Safety of Indian Nationals in the Region
The Ministry of External Affairs provided an update on the safety and welfare of Indians in GCC and Iran. It was shared that-
Appeal to Citizens through Media:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: