‘Committed to safeguard people’: Rajnath holds review meeting on energy supply concerns amid Iran war | India News
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday said the Center was “committed to protecting the people of India” as the government stepped up monitoring of energy supplies and essential commodities amid ongoing West Asian conflicts.In a post on X after chairing a high-level review, Singh wrote: “A meeting of an IGoM (Informal Group of Ministers) comprising several senior ministers was held today to review energy supply, domestic availability of essential commodities, critical infrastructure resilience and robustness of India’s supply chain in the context of ongoing conflicts in West Asia.”He added, “All the measures taken by the Government of India have been discussed in depth. The NDA Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi is monitoring the situation closely and is committed to protecting the Indian people from any impact of the conflict.”The meeting marked the first formal review by the informal group of ministers as global concern grows over supply disruptions linked to the conflict. Officials have assessed vulnerabilities across energy supplies, logistics networks and key infrastructure, even as the government continues to reassure citizens about availability.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a virtual meeting with chief ministers and lieutenant governors focusing on preparedness and coordination between the Center and states. He called for caution and an integrated approach, drawing parallels with India’s response to past global setbacks such as the Covid-19 pandemic.The prime minister said the situation remains dynamic and requires constant monitoring, noting that an inter-ministerial system is already reviewing developments on a daily basis. He stressed that maintaining energy security, stabilizing trade and protecting citizens are top priorities.Singh, during the discussion, also pointed to measures to ease pressure on households, including ensuring timely availability of LPG and reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel. He urged states and union territories to work closely with the Center to ensure smooth implementation on the ground.The Center maintains that there is no immediate shortage of fuel or essential items, while the Ministry of External Affairs continues to monitor the safety of Indian nationals in the region.
