Modi also said that regardless of the fact that the nation is undergoing through economic uncertainty, it has shown tremendous growth in some sectors. He also said that
He also added that to achieve higher growth, the government is giving special importance to improve infrastructure with highest priority to rail connectivity.
"India needs energy which is accessible to the poor," he said.
Modi, talking about sustainability, said sustainable, reasonably priced energy is crucial for development. To attain this government aims to provide electricity to all by March 2018, piped natural gas connection to 10 million and pipeline network to 30,000 km in 5 years.
"Government is building a new gas pipeline to the least developed eastern region, which has become a catalyst to new jobs," PM said.
The government is also looking forward to reduce dependence on oil imports and increase domestic oil and gas production. “Government also plans to decrease dependence on oil imports by 10 percent by 2022,” Modi said.
Prime Minister also invited foreign companies to invest in Indian oil & gas sector. "My message to global hydrocarbon companies is come and Make in India. Our commitment is strong and our motto is to replace Red Tape with Red Carpet."