Why did Modi mention steel, how will the army be strengthened?

PM Modi Chhattisgarh Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone on a tour of Chhattisgarh regarding the upcoming elections. After reaching Chhattisgarh, he worshiped Maa Danteshwari in Jagdalpur. After which PM Modi, while addressing the public meeting, said that the steel of Chhattisgarh will strengthen the Indian Army.