New Delhi, March 20 -- As the war in West Asia disrupts global trade flows, the Indian government has launched a sweeping audit of critical supply chains to map vulnerabilities and reduce import dependence, according to three government officials and documents reviewed by Mint.

The exercise, which covers sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, fertilizers and textiles, comes amid concerns that supply shocks could derail India's growth trajectory.

"The plan is to identify structural vulnerabilities in India's industrial landscape, with a focus on supply chain dependencies and manufacturing capabilities," the first official cited above said on condition of anonymity.

A detailed government questionnaire circulated by the commerc...