Prime Minister highlights a decade of energy-sector initiatives, inaugurates welfare and infrastructure projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru, and says the city’s Metro network has expanded from 17 km in 2014 to over 100 km in 2026.
BENGALURU, (Economy India): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that measures taken over the past decade to strengthen India’s energy security helped the country withstand the crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East.
Speaking after inaugurating various welfare and infrastructure projects worth more than ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru, Modi highlighted the importance of energy security amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Gulf countries.
“War around Iran and Gulf countries shows how important energy security is. Steps taken for energy security in the last decade helped the country face the crisis with resilience,” the Prime Minister said.
The projects inaugurated included initiatives related to renewable energy and petroleum infrastructure, reflecting the government’s focus on strengthening India’s energy ecosystem.
Energy Security Gains Importance Amid Middle East Conflict
Highlighting the impact of geopolitical developments on global energy supplies, Modi said the conflict around Iran and Gulf countries had underlined the importance of ensuring reliable energy security.
He said initiatives undertaken during the past decade had helped India respond to the crisis with resilience.
Energy security has emerged as a key concern for countries dependent on international energy markets, particularly during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. The Prime Minister’s remarks placed India’s efforts to strengthen its energy infrastructure and diversify energy sources at the centre of the discussion.
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Dedicated to Public
During the event, Modi also dedicated the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line to the public, saying the new line would improve connectivity for residents of the city.
He highlighted the expansion of Bengaluru’s Metro network over the past decade, noting that its length had increased from 17 km in 2014 to more than 100 km in 2026.
The expansion, he said, reflected the development of urban transport infrastructure in the city and would provide better connectivity to commuters.
Projects Worth Over ₹15,600 Crore Inaugurated
The Prime Minister inaugurated various welfare and infrastructure projects with a combined value of more than ₹15,600 crore.
The initiatives included projects in renewable energy and petroleum infrastructure, along with the dedication of the Metro Pink Line.
The programme highlighted the government’s focus on energy infrastructure, urban mobility and welfare-oriented development.
PM Modi Lauds Karnataka Governor
On the occasion, Modi also praised Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav, referring to her service to the nation as the widow of a Kargil war hero.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came during his Bengaluru visit, where he highlighted developments in energy security and urban infrastructure alongside the inauguration of major public projects.
(Economy India)
