New Delhi, March 24 -- In view of the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government has constituted seven empowered groups to comprehensively address emerging challenges and ensure preparedness across key sectors.

These groups will formulate strategies on strategic and security matters, supply chains, LPG and energy supplies, fertilizers, essential commodities, logistics, and public communication. They will also oversee the effective implementation of these strategies.

The seven empowered groups and their areas of focus are: First, Strategic Issues (Defence, External Affairs and Public Order), headed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (Convenor), the group includes Home Secretary, Govind Mohan and Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh,...