Delhi government has accelerated pipeline gas expansion amid ongoing gas shortage, moreover officials have started work in mission mode, additionally authorities aim to provide PNG connections to every household, therefore the plan targets 4 lakh new connections
Existing Reach And New Target
Meanwhile, PNG has already reached around 14 lakh homes in Delhi, moreover officials now plan to add 4 lakh more connections, additionally Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood issued directions on March 30, therefore authorities must complete allocation quickly
Capacity And Current Status
Furthermore, Delhi has capacity to support nearly 18 lakh PNG connections, moreover about 14 lakh connections already exist, additionally remaining capacity allows expansion, therefore government plans to use this capacity fully
Meeting With IGL And Departments
Meanwhile, Minister Sood held a meeting with Indraprastha Gas Limited and multiple departments, moreover officials discussed expansion strategies, additionally authorities received instructions to allocate remaining connections quickly, therefore execution has gained momentum
Door-To-Door Campaign Plan
Additionally, officials have prepared a detailed strategy for expansion, moreover authorities will run door-to-door campaigns, additionally teams will encourage households to adopt pipeline gas, therefore adoption rates may increase
Impact Of Middle East Crisis
Meanwhile, the directive comes during LPG supply disruptions, moreover the West Asia conflict has affected supplies, additionally Hormuz Strait issues have impacted gas flow, therefore authorities have prioritised PNG expansion
National-Level PNG Growth
Furthermore, India has already expanded PNG connections recently, moreover more than 3.1 lakh new connections received gas supply in March, additionally authorities added 2.7 lakh more connections, therefore clean fuel network continues growing
Push For Clean Fuel Network
Finally, government has intensified efforts to expand clean fuel access, moreover authorities aim to reduce reliance on LPG, additionally pipeline gas offers a stable alternative, therefore Delhi’s expansion plan gains urgency
