A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with secretaries of various ministries to ensure coordination among departments and uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, key central ministers reviewed preparedness in their respective sectors on Friday.
Following the Prime Minister’s directive, central ministers held meetings with senior officials from their departments to assess the availability of food supplies, fuel stock, and readiness of hospitals and health centers across the country.
Alongside the central government, several chief ministers also instructed their officials to ensure there is no shortage of essential items and to take strict action against those involved in black marketing.
We have sufficient Food Reserve, said the Union Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated, “We have struck terror camps without targeting civilians. Our forces are giving a fitting reply to Pakistan’s misdeeds.” On the domestic front, he assured that the agriculture sector is fully prepared to ensure food security.
“Our food reserves are full. There is sufficient stock of wheat, rice, and other grains,” he said. Chouhan emphasized that while soldiers defend the borders, farmers, scientists, and the Ministries of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Farmers’ Welfare are committed to ensuring the nation’s food needs are met. He also confirmed there is no shortage of fuel in the country.
JP Nadda Reviewed of Healthcare infrastructure
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the state of the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Senior officials from the Health Ministry presented a detailed assessment, stating that the situation is being closely monitored from control centers. Preparations for handling emergencies were discussed, including the deployment of ambulances, availability of medical equipment, and adequate supply of medicines.
Hospitals have been directed to ensure the availability of essential medicines, blood, oxygen, and trauma care kits. AIIMS New Delhi and other major hospitals have formed special teams of doctors and nurses to remain on standby for emergency situations.
