Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on April 8, 2026, in New Delhi, reviewing India's preparedness amid escalating West Asia tensions, including the Iran-Israel war and LPG crisis. The focus was on securing energy and food supplies, building on prior IGoM discussions. Attendees included Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
This was the third in a series of IGoM meetings monitoring the West Asia crisis and its impacts on India. Key discussions centered on measures to safeguard energy and food security in response to regional disruptions.
The meeting assessed India's capacity to mitigate effects from ongoing conflicts, following the inaugural session's emphasis on long-term strategies and coordination (covered in earlier reports). Ministers reviewed sectoral preparedness and inter-ministerial synergy.
The IGoM, comprising senior cabinet members, continues to guide government responses to ensure resilience in critical supplies and infrastructure.
