Jaipur, May 14 (IANS). Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday directed the state’s city gas distribution (CGD) bodies to accelerate the distribution of pipeline natural gas (PNG) connections and set a target of connecting 1,000 households on an average daily.
He directed that within the next 45 days, by the end of June, 43,000 houses should be brought under the purview of PNG.
Chairing the meeting of the state level CGD committee at the ‘Chintan Chakmar’ of the Secretariat on Thursday, the Chief Secretary said that priority should be given in providing immediate PNG connections to households in areas where pipeline infrastructure is already present.
Representatives of all 13 CGD bodies participated in the meeting.
He further said that both the Central and State Governments are making strong efforts to promote the transition from LPG to PNG and the development of designated ‘LPG-free zones’.
Srinivas directed CGD entities to ensure public awareness about the benefits of PNG, which include round-the-clock supply, hassle-free cylinder booking, doorstep convenience, safety and cost-effectiveness.
He also called for conducting intensive awareness campaigns through social media platforms and organizing connection camps to speed up the process of laying pipelines in homes.
The Chief Secretary said that so far 490 CNG stations have been established in the state, while PNG connections have been provided to 1,380 commercial and industrial units and 153,000 households.
He stressed the need to further accelerate the implementation of domestic piped gas connections in line with government priorities.
–IANS
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