Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 450-km long Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline via video conferencing. He said that the Centre was working on a plan to develop its coastal regions that will include efforts to boost fisheries and seaweed exports. PM Modi said, "The government has an integrated approach to energy planning. Our energy agenda is all-inclusive." "India is focusing on gas-based economy and lot of work is being done on 'One Nation, One Gas Grid'. The gas-based economy is also crucial for Atmanirbhar Bharat," PM Modi further said.