High-Level Panel Meeting Begins on West Asia Crisis

26-Mar-2026 12:48 PM

New Delhi: The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict is having a direct impact on countries in West Asia, the Middle East, and the Gulf region, while many other nations around the world are also being indirectly affected. India is among those impacted. To limit the effect of the conflict on the Indian economy and to ensure uninterrupted imports of crude oil, chemical fertilizers, and other essential commodities, the Prime Minister recently constituted a high-level panel of seven secretaries. The initial meeting of some members of the panel began on March 25, a day after the announcement of its formation.

It is noteworthy that India is relatively well-positioned in terms of petroleum, natural gas, and chemical fertilizers, as imports can be arranged from multiple countries and through various routes. This is aimed at ensuring that farmers do not face difficulties in cultivating the upcoming kharif crops and that inflation in the country remains under control. The sowing of kharif crops is expected to begin in June.