To address rising energy demands, the interim government has approved the import of 50,000 metric tons of gasoline. It also granted policy approval for purchasing a small research vessel, a pontoon jetty, gangway, and two speedboats to bolster maritime research. These decisions were made during the 24th meeting of the Advisory Committee, chaired by the Finance Advisor. Other approved proposals include: A ropeway project in India under the conversion of wet to dry cement processing. Two sea and ship-related proposals from the Ministry of Science and Technology. Procurement of 400,000 metric tons of rice under urgent public interest, with reduced tender deadlines.