Modi government’s ‘masterstroke’ amid Middle East war: Asia’s largest LPG reserve prepared in Mangalore, supply of LPG will not stop even in crisis

New Delhi/Mangalore. After the deepening war in West Asia (Middle East), when the whole world is trembling due to fuel shortage and skyrocketing prices, India is standing ready with a ‘security shield’. The biggest result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s far-reaching strategy is being seen in Mangalore, Karnataka. Here is South Asia’s largest 80,000 metric ton capacity The underground LPG cavern has become fully operational. This project, which was started quietly about 6 months ago in September 2025, has today become the backbone of India’s energy security.

‘Gas treasure’ 156 meters below sea level, safe even from attacks

This LPG cavern of Mangalore is a wonderful marvel of engineering. It is not placed above the ground, but above sea level. 156 meters down Made by cutting solid rocks.

• Huge Capacity: 80,000 metric tons of LPG can be stored in it, which is equivalent to approximately 6 crore liters of fuel.

• Impenetrable Security: Due to its depth, it is completely safe from natural disasters, leakages and external attacks in case of war.

• water curtain technology: : To prevent gas leakage, state-of-the-art ‘water curtain’ technology has been used in it, which makes it environment friendly.

India is getting support from Russia and America even in Hormuz crisis

The world is surprised that while Russia and America are staunch opponents of each other, India’s diplomacy has brought both of them on the same platform. On one side from America at Mangalore Port on Sunday (22 March 2026) lpg taking ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ reached, then on the other side with crude oil from Russia ‘Aqua Titan’. Despite the ongoing tension in the Strait of Hormuz, India has increased the scope of its energy imports from 27 countries. 41 countries Due to which the danger of supply disruption has been averted.

PM Modi roars in Lok Sabha: “We have made reserves for times of crisis”

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026, Prime Minister Modi made it clear that India imports 60% of its LPG requirement, so securing the domestic supply is his priority. The PM said, “In the last 11 years, we have diversified our energy imports. Our strategic reserves are acting as a buffer in times of crisis.”

“India currently has strategic and commercial stocks combined 74 days buffer Is available. The government aims to increase it by 2030 90 days Have to do.”

India’s major ‘Energy Banks’ at a glance

To strengthen the country’s energy security, the Modi government has created strategic oil and gas reserves at several locations:

Mangalore Project is the guarantee of self-reliant India

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for Engineers India Limited (EILThis project prepared by ) realizes the vision of ‘Self-reliant India’. By storing gas at times of low prices, India is not only avoiding international fluctuations, but is also keeping the kitchens of 140 crore Indians free from the shadow of war.