Shimla, June 14 -- The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, said that the ongoing West Asia crisis has affected global supply chains linked to the fertiliser and pharmaceutical sectors, but assured that the Government of India has taken adequate measures to ensure that farmers and consumers do not face any hardship.

Addressing mediapersons in Shimla, Nadda on Saturday said India had proactively diversified its sourcing strategy and strengthened supply arrangements to shield the country from disruptions arising out of geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Responding to a question from ANI regarding the impact of the crisis on the pharmaceutical and fertiliser industries, Nadda said ...