PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Rs 1,010 Crore City Gas Distribution Project In West Bengal's Alipurduar

In a significant step towards expanding the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the CGD project in Alipurduar in West Bengal today (29 May).

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, PM Modi said that the launch of the City Gas Distribution Project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar, will provide clean, safe, and affordable piped gas to over 2.5 lakh households.

He noted that this initiative will eliminate the concern of purchasing LPG cylinders, ensuring secure gas supply to families.

Additionally, the expansion of CNG stations will enhance access to green fuel, resulting in cost savings, time efficiency, and environmental benefits.

He congratulated the citizens of Alipurduar and Cooch Behar on this new beginning.

"City Gas Distribution Project is not merely a pipeline initiative but a testament to the government’s commitment to doorstep delivery of essential services," PM Modi said.

Underscoring India’s advancements in the energy sector, the Prime Minister highlighted that in 2014, city gas services were available in only 66 districts, whereas today, the City Gas Distribution Network has expanded to over 550 districts across the country.

The Prime Minister noted that this network is now reaching villages and smaller towns, ensuring access to piped gas for millions of households.

The City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Alipurduar, worth over Rs 1,010 crore, aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to more than 2.5 Lakh households, over 100 commercial establishments and industries besides providing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to vehicular traffic by establishing around 19 CNG stations in line with the Minimum Work Program (MWP) targets stipulated by the government, according to a PMO statement.

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