Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the full dealer-owned dealer-operated (FDODO) compressed natural gas (CNG) scheme, which will be implemented by Gujarat Gas (GGL) and Sabarmati Gas (SGL).

The state government's approach to developing CNG stations through the public-private partnership (PPP) model is to promote green mobility and a clean environment. The scheme aims to increase the coverage of CNG stations and make CNG fuel more accessible to CNG vehicle owners. The government maintains that the selection for this scheme will be completely based on a transparent selection process.

As per the GGL and SGL's specifications, the dealer will be fully responsible for securing permission regarding the land and the documents for setting up the CNG station under this scheme, the station setup, mechanical or electrical work of construction will also have to be done by the dealer in the CNG station. In addition, it will also be the dealer's responsibility to purchase and install the necessary compressors, cascades, CNG dispensers, tubings, etc. for the CNG equipment and to commission it.

GGL and SGL will deliver gas to the dealer's online stations through a steel network of around 3,050 km. For places where such gas cannot be extended , CNG stations will supply CNG to dealer's light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles without underground pipeline or booster compressor.