US EditionIndia Sets up Seven Empowered Groups to Tackle West Asia War Squeeze
Seven groups cover strategic, energy, supply chain, fertiliser, logistics, and communication sectors to ensure coordinated response amid West Asia crisis, government says.
- On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Government established seven empowered groups to address the evolving West Asia crisis and ensure preparedness across critical sectors.
- Mounting regional instability in West Asia prompted this swift action to secure coordinated decision-making and mitigate emerging economic and security risks.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri leads the first group on strategic issues, while Secretary Anuradha Thakur convenes the economy and supply chain group with senior officials from key ministries.
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Neeraj Mittal oversees energy matters including LNG and LPG, while Fertilisers Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra and Secretary Nidhi Khare manage agricultural inputs and essential commodities.
- Transport and logistics are managed by Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Vijay Kumar, and Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju leads public engagement to ensure unified response.
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