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NATION | PM’s Meeting with Chief Ministers

‘Team India’

Will Jointly Tackle The West Asia Crisis

Amid global uncertainty due to the war situation in West Asia, the country is working
together as ‘Team India’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence
that ‘Team India’ would successfully navigate this situation. During a meeting with
chief ministers and lieutenant governors, the steps taken thus far by the central
government to address the situation were appreciated, and the chief ministers
reiterated their commitment to working in tandem with the centre.

n March 27, a crucial meeting chaired by tain economic and trade stability, ensure energy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was held with security, safeguard the interests of citizens, and
Ochief ministers and lieutenant governors to strengthen industries and supply chains. Since
review recent developments in West Asia and the effective implementation takes place at the state
preparedness regarding their potential impact on level, the meeting emphasised the need for con-
India. Referring to the prevailing situation in West tinuous dialogue and coordination between the
Asia, the Prime Minister stated that India possesses centre and the states, including timely information
prior experience in handling such global disruptions. sharing and joint decision-making, to ensure a swift
He recalled the collective efforts undertaken during and streamlined response.
the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Centre and the
States worked together as ‘Team India’ to mitigate STRICT MEASURES AGAINST HOARDING
the impact on supply chains, trade, and daily life. PM AND PROFITEERING
Modi asserted that this very spirit of cooperation and PM Modi has urged states to ensure the smooth
coordination constitutes India’s greatest strength in functioning of supply chains and to take strict mea-
dealing with the current circumstances. sures against hoarding and profiteering. Emphasis
PM Modi noted that an inter-ministerial group was placed on activating control rooms at the state
has been operational since March 3, reviewing and district levels, as well as maintaining administra-
the situation on a daily basis and taking timely tive vigilance, to prevent any disruptions arising from
decisions. The government’s priorities are to main- the current crisis. Particular stress was laid on the

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