India, July 4 -- Balotra, Rajasthan, July 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around 1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan, describing the initiatives as a major boost to the state's infrastructure, connectivity and energy sectors.

Highlighting India's response to the recent global energy crisis, Modi said the country overcame the challenge through timely decisions, balanced use of resources and effective diplomacy. He stated that despite disruptions in global fuel supplies, India ensured uninterrupted availability of LPG and fuel while protecting consumers from steep price hikes.

The Prime Minister also announced that the governments of Rajasthan and Ha...