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PM Modi: Energy Self-Reliance Amid World Crisis

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Addressing the NXT Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a comprehensive dual-track energy strategy to protect India from West Asia conflict-driven supply disruptions. "No country is untouched by the impact of this global crisis," he stated, referencing Russia-Ukraine war and current Middle East tensions triggering worldwide energy shortages. Massive Infrastructure Expansion: LPG Revolution: Connections surged from 14 crore (2014) to 33+ crore today Piped Natural Gas: 25 lakh → 1.25 crore households (5X growth) CNG Vehicles: Under 10 lakh → 70+ lakh (7X expansion) Gas Grid: New LNG terminals, pipelines, distribution networks Self-Reliance Milestones: Ethanol Blending: 1.5% → nearly 20%, saving ₹1.5 lakh crore & 18 crore crude barrels Renewables: 250+ GW capacity; solar from 2 GW → 130 GWRailways: Near-complete broad-gauge electrification slashing diesel use Citizen Protection Priority: PM assured farmers and citizens will be shielded from global shocks, citing urea subsidies maintained at affordable rates despite Russia-Ukraine price surges. Broader Development Vision: Modi highlighted Aspirational Districts Programme, PM JANMAN, and internal security gains—2,100+ Naxals surrendered, 300+ militants neutralised in past year alone. "India's Progress Unstoppable": "A crisis tests the nation. We must respond with peace, patience, and public trust," PM concluded. "India will become self-reliant in every sector and developed under all circumstances."
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