Union Cabinet to meet in Parliament tomorrow
New Delhi, July 30
The Union Cabinet will meet tomorrow, July 31, at the Parliament complex as the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues amid sustained opposition disruptions in both Houses.
The meeting will likely be held at 1 PM.
Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after passing the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the fourth special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in New Delhi to evaluate the evolving geopolitical crisis in West Asia and review preparedness across critical sectors.
With the conflict posing potential multi-sectoral challenges, the Prime Minister emphasised a comprehensive "whole-of-government" approach, directing authorities to establish a unified and coordinated monitoring mechanism to fast-track protective measures for citizens and secure national economic interests.
The Cabinet Secretary briefed the CCS about the present geo-political situation. He spoke about the initiatives taken to ensure adequate supply of petroleum products, including LNG/LPG and fertilisers. He said that sources for procurement of LPG have already been diversified and the overall stock and supply position of major petroleum products remain adequate.
Availability of adequate crude oil has enabled Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) refineries to operate at utilisation levels exceeding 100%, ensuring continued production of petrol, diesel and other petroleum products. Initiatives have also been taken to expand Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, which have resulted in a substantial increase in PNG connections.
The Government is also facilitating industrial substitution of LPG through expansion of the National Gas Grid, augmentation of LNG import and regasification infrastructure, expansion of City Gas Distribution networks, and time-bound pipeline and last-mile connectivity approvals under the Pipeline Infrastructure Order, 2026. During the meeting, requirements for fertilisers for the ensuing Rabi season were assessed, and alternate sources of fertilisers were also discussed.
Prime Minister said that all measures should be taken to ensure uninterrupted supply of fertilisers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill passing is welcome. But I'm more concerned about our energy security. Glad they're diversifying LPG sources and expanding PNG connections. Small steps matter for the common household during uncertain times. 💪🇮🇳
CCS meeting on West Asia crisis? This is something we needed months ago, not just before a cabinet meet in Parliament. Our diplomats should have been more proactive. Still, better late than never for securing oil supply and fertilisers for farmers.
"Utilisation levels exceeding 100%" for refineries? That's impressive. But the real question is whether this will bring down petrol and diesel prices for the aam aadmi! We're still paying through our noses at the pump. 😤
Opposition in Parliament thinks disrupting everything is the only way. Meanwhile, the government gets real work done - securing our energy supplies amid global tensions. Both sides need to sit down and actually discuss issues like fertiliser availability for farmers. Jai Hind 🌟
I wonder how many of those "alternate sources of fertilisers" are actually sustainable. The Rabi season planning is good, but we also need long-term thinking - less dependency on imports, more organic farming support. Just saying. 🤔
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