Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh chairs the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi on April 2. Union Ministers JP Nadda, Manohar Lal Khattar, Prahlad Joshi and Union MoS Jitendra Singh and others are also present. Photo: X/@rajnathsingh via ANI Photo
Amid the unfolding conflict in West Asia, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday chaired the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) to take stock of the situation and plan measures to minimize its impact on India.
Held at Kartavya Bhawan-2, the meeting reviewed recent developments in the region and discussed proactive steps to mitigate potential economic and strategic impacts arising from the ongoing crisis.
The high-level meeting was attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Power Minister Manohar Lal, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda, Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, Multi-Portfolio Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singwish and Minister Ashwinwish.
Highlighting the “uncertain situation”, Mr Singh stressed the need for continuous monitoring and a calibrated response to deal with any new challenges. He stressed that all necessary steps must be taken to ensure that citizens face minimal disruption due to the conflict.
Officials said the IGoM will continue to closely monitor developments in West Asia and coordinate inter-ministerial efforts to protect India’s economic and energy interests.
Published – 03 Apr 2026 01:30 IST
