The Government of India has constituted seven empowered groups of officials and experts to address the economic impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, focusing on sectors such as energy, fertilisers, supply chains, and inflation.
One group will handle strategic issues, including defence, external affairs, and public order, led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, with Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh among its members.
A key panel on economic and supply chain concerns will be headed by Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur. It will monitor finance, exports, imports, and broader economic challenges, with senior officials from commerce, financial services, labour, and industry departments as members.
Another group led by Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Neeraj Mittal will oversee issues related to oil, LNG, LPG, and overall energy supply, with participation from ministries of power, coal, and mines, along with public sector companies.
Fertiliser and agriculture-related concerns will be handled by a panel convened by Fertilisers Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra, which includes agriculture officials and industry representatives.
A separate group led by Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare will track prices and essential commodities, while another panel on transport and logistics will be headed by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary Vijay Kumar, with officials from aviation, roads, and railways.
The seventh group, focused on communication and public outreach, will be led by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju.
The panels have been tasked with assessing risks to energy supplies, ensuring price stability of essential goods, and addressing disruptions in supply chains arising from the conflict.