Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, directing ministries to take immediate steps to safeguard essential supplies and protect civilians.“The Prime Minister has directed that all efforts should be made to protect civilians from the impact of this conflict,” the government statement said as the high-level panel assessed measures in energy, fertiliser, agriculture, logistics and MSMEs.The meeting reviewed actions to ensure availability of petroleum products, especially LPG and LNG, with diversification of supply sources. LPG prices for domestic consumers have been kept unchanged, while anti-diversion enforcement is being strengthened to prevent hoarding and black marketing.“Supply diversification, fuel duty reduction and power sector measures for LPG and LNG were reviewed to ensure sustainability of essential supplies,” the government said.The Prime Minister also assessed the power situation, highlighting steps taken by officials such as additional coal supply to thermal plants and easing of norms for gas-based power generation.“Adequate coal reserves exist which will adequately meet power needs in the coming months,” the release said.On fertilizers, the government said it is maintaining urea production and coordinating with foreign suppliers for DAP and NPKS to ensure adequate availability during the Kharif and Rabi seasons. States have been asked to take strict action against hoarding and diversion through monitoring and enforcement.The CCS also reviewed the price trends of essential commodities, with a control room being set up for real-time coordination with states and Union Territories under the Essential Commodities Act.“Steps are being taken to ensure stable prices of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarding and black marketing,” the release said.The Prime Minister stressed the importance of clear communication amid the emerging crisis.“The Prime Minister underlines the need for timely and smooth flow of authentic information to the public to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumours,” it said.The meeting also discussed global efforts to secure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and broader initiatives to stabilize supply chains.Officials said coordination is being increased at the central, state and district levels, with the Prime Minister directing all departments to take “every possible measure to ameliorate the problems of citizens and areas affected by the current global situation”.