Attempts made to mislead people, India averted fuel crisis:PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that India had successfully overcome what he described as the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century,' triggered by the West Asia war, crediting timely policy interventions, strategic planning and India's diplomatic outreach for shielding the country from a severe fuel shock. Addressing a public gathering in Rajasthan.s Balotra after inaugurating the state's long-awaited refinery project, PM Modi said the conflict in West Asia had plunged the world into turmoil, with several major economies grappling with an unprecedented energy crisis. However, he maintained that India emerged largely unscathed because of the government's swift decision-making and coordinated response. Taking a jibe at the opposition, PM Modi further said that while 'some forces' were busy spreading rumours and creating panic during the crisis, the government was working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies. He said the scale of work undertaken.

#WATCH | Balotra, Rajasthan | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... The West Asia war has given rise to the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century... The willpower and efforts of the new India of the 21st century have overcome this biggest energy crisis of the 21st century.… pic.twitter.com/05GPA7PXoy

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Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has said that India’s refining capacity is expected to increase to 320 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030. He described the expansion as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s energy self-reliance.Describing the project as a major milestone in the journey towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat, he said it will reinforce the nation’s commitment to a secure and prosperous future.

#WATCH | Balotra, Rajasthan | Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri says, "This oil refinery is no ordinary project for Rajasthan. It will generate new employment opportunities in the region. It will bring prosperity to the lives of the common people and… https://t.co/qeuE1kY1iE pic.twitter.com/n2I17v2DdA

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The Prime Minister further dedicated to the nation the Churu-Sadulpur and Churu-Ratangarh rail doubling projects and the four-laning of National Highway-125A, Jodhpur Ring Road Section-2. Modi also handed over appointment letters to around 54,000 youth recruited across various departments of the Government of Rajasthan.

#WATCH | Balotra, Rajasthan | Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over appointment letters to around 54,000 youth recruited across various departments of the Government of Rajasthan.

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Developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Government of Rajasthan, the 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex was established with an investment of over 79,450 crore rupees.