The government has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to closely monitor developments and challenges arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to official sources. The high-level panel includes Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri among its key members, along with several other senior ministers. The group’s mandate is to assess potential implications for India’s national security, energy supplies, trade routes, and the welfare of Indian nationals in the region. It will coordinate policy responses across ministries to ensure preparedness for any emerging scenarios, including disruptions to crude oil flows and remittances. The formation of the IMG underlines the government’s proactive approach in safeguarding India’s economic and strategic interests amid escalating tensions in West Asia.