PM Lays Foundation for Rs 10.1 Billion Gas Project in Bengal

31 May 2025 CW Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a City Gas Distribution (CGD) project worth over Rs 10.1 billion in Alipurduar, West Bengal. The project will supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to more than 0.25 million households and over 100 commercial and industrial users. Additionally, 19 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations will be set up to cater to vehicular demand.

The Prime Minister called the project a vital example of doorstep delivery of government services and a key component of India’s move towards a clean, affordable, and accessible energy future. He underscored that Bengal’s development is essential to India's goal of becoming a developed nation.

Shri Modi noted that while city gas services existed in only 66 districts in 2014, the network now spans over 550 districts. He credited initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for driving a gas-based economy and improving the lives of millions.

The CGD initiative will create jobs, reduce pollution, and contribute to the industrial ecosystem in the region. It forms part of broader infrastructure and energy efforts to support Bengal's growth.

Source:
Press Information Bureau (PIB

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