Published: 12 March 2026PMIndiaGovernance
PM Modi Addresses NXT Summit; Outlines India's Energy Strategy Amid Global Energy Crisis
Prime Minister Modi addressed the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on March 12, 2026 with the theme 'Year of Breakthroughs and Breakdowns'. He outlined India's energy strategy amid the Hormuz crisis, highlighting that LPG connections grew from 14 crore in 2014 to 33 crore, gas pipeline network expanded from 3,500 km to 10,000 km, and renewable capacity crossed 250 GW (solar alone: 130 GW from 2 GW).
PM Modi drew parallels between the Dandi March anniversary (March 12) and the Viksit Bharat mission. He addressed the ripple effects of the Iran war and global energy disruption, emphasizing India's strategy of expanding domestic energy infrastructure while reducing dependence on foreign fuel.
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Q: Outline India's domestic energy security strategy as articulated by PM Modi at the NXT Summit of 13 March 2026, in the context of the Hormuz crisis and global energy disruption.
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At NXT Conclave, Bharat Mandapam on 13 March 2026, PM Modi outlined India's energy resilience amid the Hormuz crisis: LPG connections expanded from 14 to 33 crore since 2014; gas pipelines from 3,500 to 10,000 km; renewables crossed 250 GW, with solar rising from 2 GW to 130 GW.
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LPG connections in India grew from 14 crore in 2014 to how many by 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer CPM Modi highlighted at NXT Summit that LPG connections grew from 14 crore in 2014 to over 33 crore by 2026.
