New Delhi, March 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a dual approach to energy security: boosting domestic infrastructure for wider access and promoting self-sufficiency to cut reliance on imports.

Addressing the gathering at the NXT conclave in Bharat Mandapam on Thursday, the Prime Minister said, "First, to increase energy access in the country, we build infrastructure. Second, we do not have to rely solely on foreign sources for energy. For this, we emphasised self-reliance in the energy sector..."

He also criticised the Opposition for "pursuing its own agenda" amid the LPG shortage issue and assured that continuous efforts are being made to "overcome the obstacles in the supply chain."

Addressing the gathering a...