In a meeting with chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on states to accelerate alternative energy sources like biofuels, solar energy, GOBARdhan initiative as part of move to diversify fuel sources.
The meeting was called by the prime minister amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, that has threatened global oil supply and led to supply disruption. PM Modi called upon states to work as “Team India” even as he recalled team effort during Covid-19 pandemic.
During the meeting, PM Modi urged states to focus on immediate response and long-term preparedness even as India geared up for potential impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.