Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a crucial meeting of the Council of Ministers at Seva Teerth in New Delhi on Thursday evening, with governance performance, fuel prices and energy security expected to dominate discussions amid global economic uncertainty.
The high-level meeting, scheduled for 5 pm, is being viewed as a significant midterm review of the Union government’s functioning. Union Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge and other senior ministers are expected to attend the gathering.
Fuel Prices and Energy Security in Focus
The meeting comes against the backdrop of rising global crude oil prices and growing concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following tensions in West Asia. India recently witnessed its second fuel price hike within a week, increasing pressure on households and transport sectors.
Petrol prices in Delhi rose to ₹98.64 per litre, while diesel climbed to ₹91.58 per litre after the latest revision. Similar hikes were reported across major metropolitan cities.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi had urged citizens to reduce dependence on imported fuel by using public transport, carpooling, electric vehicles and rail transport wherever possible.
Governance Review After Diplomatic Tour
Apart from economic concerns, the ministers’ meeting is expected to assess the performance of various ministries and review progress on governance reforms and development targets.
The session also follows Modi’s recent five-nation diplomatic tour covering the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, where India strengthened strategic and economic partnerships with several countries.
The meeting will be held at Seva Teerth, the newly inaugurated administrative complex that now houses the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat and National Security Council Secretariat. The government has described the facility as a symbol of “citizen-centric governance” and administrative modernisation.
Political observers believe the discussions could shape the government’s economic and governance strategy for the coming months as India navigates rising global uncertainty and domestic inflation concerns.
