(a) the number of cities where gas pipelines are being laid by the Government at present, State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh; and
(b) the details of steps likely to be taken in future, if the progress has not been made in this regard so far, State/UT-wise details including Chhattisgarh?
MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) & (b) Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the authority to grant authorization to the entities for the development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in Geographical Areas (GAs) as per PNGRB Act, 2006. PNGRB identifies GAs for authorizing the development of CGD network in synchronization with the development of natural gas pipeline connectivity and natural gas availability. So far PNGRB has authorized 230 GAs for development of CGD network across country up to 10th CGD Bidding Round covering 407 districts in the country in 27 States/UTs. Details of Geographical Areas covered till 10th CGD bidding round are given at Annexure.
With regard to CGD Network in Chhattisgarh, PNGRB authorized Adani Gas Limited for development of CGD Networks in Anupur, Bilaspur and Korba Districts GA, in which Bilaspur and Korba Districts of Chhattisgarh have been covered. The authorized entity will develop the CNG/PNG infrastructures.