Governance
Centre instructs to implement PNG supply in all smart cities
Piped natural gas (PNG) is soon going to be a common feature among all the smart cities across the country. PM Narendra Modi has directed that all Smart Cities should be provided with piped gas supply. Hence, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is taking all measures to put the City Gas Distribution (CGD) system in place. Through a letter, the centre government has instructed the states to devise a sustainable system for the proper implementation of the initiative. The concerned departments of the state governments have been directed to facilitate the laying of gas pipelines to supply cooking gas to households. For smooth execution of the plan in all Smart Cities, the government has recommended to provide maximum feasible support to the CGD companies. In this regard, appropriate directions will be issued to rationalize the charges and time limits for granting permissions by respective authorities.
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