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GAIL Honoured with Prithvi Awards 2025 for ESG Excellence by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

This recognition reinforces GAIL’s leadership role in the energy sector in aligning growth with environmental responsibility, making tangible contributions to a cleaner, greener future for society.
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New Delhi: GAIL (India) Limited, India’s leading natural gas company, has been conferred with the Prithvi Awards 2025 in recognition of its outstanding contributions to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability initiatives.

The prestigious award ceremony took place on 27th September 2025 in New Delhi.

Championing Sustainability and Net Zero Goals

The award acknowledges GAIL’s commitment to supporting India’s mission toward Net Zero emissions, and its consistent integration of responsible and sustainable business practices across its operations.

This recognition reinforces GAIL’s leadership role in the energy sector in aligning growth with environmental responsibility, making tangible contributions to a cleaner, greener future for society.

Read also: GAIL India Announces ₹5,350 Crore Jamnagar-Loni LPG Pipeline Expansion to Strengthen Clean Fuel Network 

Award Presented by Union Minister

The Prithvi Award 2025 was presented to GAIL by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge).

The event was graced by the presence of Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of GAIL, who attended as the Guest of Honour, along with several senior dignitaries, industry leaders, and policymakers.

GAIL’s Vision for a Sustainable Future

Through its ESG-centric strategy, GAIL has implemented multiple initiatives in:

  • Carbon footprint reduction
  • Clean energy promotion
  • Waste and water management
  • Renewable energy investments
  • Community development programs

GAIL continues to work toward the government’s larger vision of environmental sustainability while simultaneously fulfilling its role as a key player in India’s energy transition.

About GAIL (India) Limited

GAIL (India) Limited is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It is India’s leading natural gas company, involved in the transmission, distribution, and marketing of natural gas, along with operations in LPG production, petrochemicals, city gas distribution, and renewable energy. Established in 1984, GAIL operates a vast pipeline network across the country and plays a key role in supporting India’s energy transition and sustainability goals through clean energy infrastructure.

Read also: GAIL to Commission 1,707 km Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Gas Pipeline by December 2025, Boosting Clean Energy Access Across Four States


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