Gandhinagar: In a major move to strengthen clean energy usage, the government of Gujarat has decided to provide immediate Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to commercial and institutional establishments in areas where the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network is available.
The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting held in Gandhinagar on Friday, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Instant PNG Connections for Hotels, Restaurants and Institutions
During the meeting, CM Bhupendra Patel directed officials that hotels, restaurants, educational institutions, and social or religious organizations applying for new PNG connections should receive them immediately on demand in areas covered by the CGD pipeline network.
This move is expected to:
- Improve energy access for commercial establishments
- Encourage the use of clean and environmentally friendly fuel
- Reduce dependence on conventional fuels like LPG cylinders
The decision will particularly benefit businesses operating in urban areas where the PNG infrastructure is already in place.
Adequate Natural Gas Available for Domestic Consumers
Officials informed the meeting that domestic consumers in Gujarat currently have a stable and uninterrupted supply of PNG through the pipeline network.
They also confirmed that the state has sufficient natural gas reserves, ensuring that households will not face any shortage in the near future.
Deputy CM and Ministers Present in the Review Meeting
The review meeting was attended by several senior leaders including:
- Harsh Sanghavi – Deputy Chief Minister
- Rushikesh Patel – Energy Minister
- Ramanbhai Solanki – Food and Civil Supplies Minister
The leaders reviewed the current supply of natural gas and petroleum products across the state and discussed measures to further strengthen the distribution system.
Senior Officials Also Participated
Several top government officials and administrators also participated in the meeting, including:
- M. K. Das – Chief Secretary
- Hasmukh Adhia – Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister
- Mona Khandhar – Additional Chief Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies
- Ashwini Kumar – Principal Secretary
- Avantika Singh – MD, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation
- Vikrant Pandey – Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister
Gujarat Govt Focuses on Expanding Clean Energy Use
The state government emphasized that its primary objective is to promote clean energy adoption and strengthen gas distribution infrastructure across Gujarat.
By simplifying access to PNG connections for commercial establishments, the government aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce pollution, and support sustainable development in the state.
