'Decade of Disasters': PM Modi Calls for Energy Self‑Reliance, Faster Shift to Green Resources

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Minister Narendra Modi, at an event in Gujarat’s Surat, called for a faster shift to green energy and becoming energy self-reliant, citing events such as the coronavirus, wars, and the current energy crisis due to the ongoing war in the Middle East and Gulf, has turned this decade into a "decade of disasters".Highlighting these global issues, the Prime Minister termed the current decade as a challenging period, saying that it has disturbed the world.Speaking at the Surat event, PM Modi said, "This is a challenging decade - coronavirus, wars, and now energy crisis have disturbed the world.""Energy crisis shows us that achieving Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in energy production is very important for India,” he said.

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World Facing Unprecedented Challenges, Says PM Modi

Further focusing on global events, PM Modi said that the world is facing unprecedented challenges, but with the efforts of its 140 crore citizens, India is moving ahead with confidence.He added that many criticise the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' policy, but they are the same people who wanted the country to remain dependent on other nations.

India Forging Ahead With Aim of Achieving Green Growth

The world is moving towards a green future, and India is also forging ahead with the aim of achieving green growth, PM Modi said in Surat.

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Decade of Disasters, Says PM Modi

Continuing his focus on world issues, the Prime Minister observed that the world is currently navigating an era of unprecedented turmoil. He reiterated his previous assessment that the current ten-year period is proving to be a "decade of disasters" globally. "The world is going through a phase of unprecedented challenges. Some time ago, I had said that this decade is proving to be a decade of disasters for the world. In recent times, we have witnessed one global disaster one after another," the PM said. He cited the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing international conflicts, and the resulting energy crisis as major destabilising factors. "First, there was the massive crisis caused by COVID-19; then wars broke out in various places, and a severe energy crisis has thrown the entire world into disarray. Petrol prices across the globe are witnessing constant fluctuations, and gas supply chains are collapsing," he added.

India's Ability Remains Stable And Strong

Despite these global headwinds, the Prime Minister expressed pride in India's ability to remain stable and strong. He credited the collective resolve of the country's population for this endurance."It gives me great satisfaction that, through the collective efforts of 140 crore Indians, the country is facing every such crisis with strength," PM Modi said.

Congress Spread Chaos, Uncertainty: PM Modi

Hitting out at the grand old party, PM Modi said that for the past 12 years, Congress has sought opportunities by spreading chaos and uncertainty, but people are giving it a befitting reply.Taking on the Congress further, the Prime Minister said that people in states where Congress is in power are troubled, which is why they changed the chief minister, in Karnataka.The Prime Minister accused the Congress of trying to destabilise the nation for political gains.With inputs from agencies