Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a big gift to the people of West Bengal on Thursday, 29 May. He laid the foundation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project worth Rs 1010 crore in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar. Under this project, about 2.5 lakh houses and more than 100 shops and institutions will be able to get natural gas (PNG) through pipes. Addressing the public meeting, PM Modi said, “Development of Bengal is the foundation of the bright future of India.
I got the privilege of your philosophy: PM Modi
PM Modi said, “This land of Alipurduar is not just with boundaries, but is associated with many cultures. On one side there is the boundary of Bhutan, on the other hand, Assam’s warmth. On one side there is the beauty of Jalpaiguri, on the other hand, the pride of Cooch Behar. Today I have got the privilege of meeting all of you on this rich earth.
Development is happening fast in West Bengal: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the central government is continuously promoting basic facilities, new ideas and investment in West Bengal. He said that the development of Bengal is the foundation of the growth of the entire country. City Gas Distribution (People will no longer need to buy gas cylinders from the project. Safe gas will reach from house to house. Also, the construction of CNG station will also increase the facility of clean fuel. This will save money and time and also benefit the environment. The plan shows how serious the central government is to directly reach the people.
Government further strengthened gas distribution: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in the last few years, India has made a lot of progress in the field of energy. Our country is now moving rapidly towards energy -based economy. The gas distribution network in cities has reached more than 5,520 districts. CNG has also brought a major change in transport, which has reduced pollution. It has benefited the health of the people and the expenses on their pockets have also reduced. More than 31 crore people in the country now have LPG connections. The dream of delivering gas to every house is now being fulfilled. Our government has worked to strengthen the gas distribution network in every corner of the country.
