Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Emphasizes Preparedness and Coordination Amid West Asia Crisis Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the importance of long-term readiness and efficient decision-making on Saturday, March 29, 2026, as he chaired the inaugural meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) tasked with monitoring the situation in West Asia. The gathering brought together key ministers including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Power Minister Manohar Lal, and Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda. Additional attendees included Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, and Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh. The IGoM convened to assess the broader implications of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, focusing on risks to energy supplies, domestic availability of essential goods, infrastructure resilience, and the strength of India’s supply chains. Singh stressed the need for a proactive, coordinated, and forward-looking strategy, urging vigilance amid the evolving crisis. He emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting citizens from the conflict’s potential impacts, stating that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely tracking developments. The meeting also featured in-depth discussions on measures taken by the Indian government to mitigate disruptions. Singh reiterated the importance of swift action and collaboration across sectors to address challenges posed by the regional instability.#defence_minister_rajnath_singh #finance_minister_nirmala_sitharaman #parliamentary_affairs_minister_kiren_rijiju #oil_minister_hardeep_singh_puri #power_minister_manohar_lal
