(a) the number of districts in Madhya Pradesh having LPG filling stations; and
(b) whether the Government proposes to establish CNG filling stations in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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(a) the number of districts in Madhya Pradesh having LPG filling stations; and
(b) whether the Government proposes to establish CNG filling stations in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) Currently, there are 16 districts with 30 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations(ALDS) in Madhya Pradesh.
(b) As per Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) City Gas Distribution (CGD) Networks Authorization Regulations, 2008, PNGRB grants authorizations for any CGD Network in a specified Geographical Area (GA) through a competitive bidding process. CGD networks cater to the gas demand of PNG (domestic) and CNG (transport) segment in the respective GAs. PNGRB has published a list of Geographical Areas (GAs) for the 9th bidding round of City Gas Distribution (CGD), which includes Bhopal.
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