Govt. focuses on rapid expansion of PNG network in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government is accelerating the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure as an alternative to LPG. Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar emphasized the need for awareness campaigns to promote PNG usage and announced plans for training youth in PNG operations. The government aims to involve women self-help groups in the expansion process and ensure that major temples adopt PNG for their cooking needs.
- ▪The government is committed to providing affordable cooking gas access through PNG.
- ▪Awareness campaigns will be launched to encourage the shift from LPG to PNG.
- ▪Training programs for youth in PNG operations will be established through the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation.
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Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar on Friday directed officials and gas companies to accelerate the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure across the State, describing it s a key alternative to LPG for households and institutions.Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat with representatives of PNG companies and senior officials from various departments, Mr. Manohar said the NDA government was committed to ensuring uninterrupted and affordable cooking gas access to the public.Mr. Manohar said the government would extend full cooperation to the PNG companies by facilitating faster permissions for expansion work, particularly in the urban and semi-urban areas.
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