Overview
- An Informal Group of Ministers, which met Saturday in New Delhi under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reviewed risks to fuel, essential goods, critical infrastructure and domestic supply chains tied to the West Asia conflict.
- Seven Empowered Groups of Secretaries presented sector-by-sector assessments and existing measures, and Singh directed continued close monitoring, faster decisions and medium- to long-term preparedness across ministries.
- The group stressed tight coordination with states and district administrations, following Friday’s virtual review that Prime Minister Narendra Modi held with chief ministers and lieutenant governors on state-level readiness.
- Ministries were told to push verified updates through the Information and Broadcasting WhatsApp channel to counter rumours and misinformation about the crisis and its impact on daily supplies.
- The government said fuel supplies remain adequate and the External Affairs Ministry is assisting Indian nationals in the region as officials track potential spillovers from regional fighting into energy and shipping routes.