NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the 5th meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Group of Ministers (IGoM) in Delhi on Monday to review existing risks to energy supply chains and domestic availability of essential commodities in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Government Reassures Public on Supply Chains
In a statement following the meeting, Singh urged citizens to remain calm and avoid panic, emphasizing that the government is taking concrete steps to prevent shortages or disruptions in supply chains. "I urge people to remain calm and avoid any kind of panic as the government is taking concrete steps to prevent shortages or disruptions in supply chains," he said.
Prime Minister's Call for Conservation
Singh also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for collective participation to help the country face global disruptions and challenges. He noted that this approach would be a significant step toward self-reliance and ensuring energy security. "Shri PM Modi's appeal for collective participation of the people to help the country face global disruptions and challenges is going to be a significant step towards self-reliance and ensuring energy security. It is PM's broader message about conservation during a difficult global period," Singh added, referring to the PM's Sunday message urging citizens to conserve energy and fuel.
The IGoM meeting comes amid heightened global tensions in West Asia, which have raised concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies and essential commodity availability. The government is closely monitoring the situation and implementing measures to mitigate any adverse impacts on the domestic market.
