New Delhi, May 11 -- As global energy markets reel from the prolonged conflict in West Asia, the Indian government and private sector leaders have issued a clarion call for a "national mission" to conserve fuel and protect the economy.

Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the 5th Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) met on Monday to finalise a strategy that blends military-grade strategic planning with a public appeal for mass participation, echoing the collective spirit of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite international volatility, the IGoM confirmed that India's immediate energy security is robust. The government revealed a significant "rolling stock" of reserves to prevent any domestic panic.

"The IGoM was informed that the country...