The work has been initiated in 50 more places for developing infrastructure for compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) networks.
A commencement of work ceremony was held for these areas awarded under the 10th CGD Bidding Round for development of City Gas Development (CGD) Network.
From 34 geographical areas in 2014, the CGD network is being expanded to 288 gas authorities throughout the country, covering nearly 50 percent of the geography and catering to nearly 70 percent Indian population.
It is estimated that 2.02 crore PNG domestic connections will be provided, 3,578 CNG stations will open, and 0.58 lakh inch-km steel pipeline will be set up in these 50 areas over eight years. The gas grid at present is 16,788 km, and work is in progress for additional 14,788 km.