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India urged to map economic vulnerabilities in energy and food amid West Asia risks
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
West Asia conflict is pushing planners to model shocks
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister chairman S Mahendra Dev says India must proactively map and monitor economic vulnerabilities across energy, food and other key areas. In remarks to PTI, he cited the ongoing West Asia conflict as a real-world stress test, calling for a forward-looking risk management approach rather than reacting after disruptions hit supply and prices.
- EAC-PM chairman backs mapping vulnerabilities across sectors
- Energy and food risks should be monitored continuously
- West Asia conflict cited as an urgent warning signal
- Call made for forward-looking risk management planning
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