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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday renewed his call for collective national efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen India's role in global supply chains, while urging citizens to avoid unnecessary spending of foreign currency amid growing global uncertainty.
Speaking at an event in Vadodara against the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East conflict and volatility in global energy markets, the Prime Minister said India must use the current disruptions as an opportunity to accelerate self-reliance and domestic manufacturing.
