PM Modi unveils Rs 1,010 crore city gas project in West Bengal

Alipurduar, 29 May 2025: In a significant push towards clean energy infrastructure, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in the Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal.

The project costing Rs 1,010 crore aims to supply piped natural gas (PNG) to over 2.5 lakh households and more than 100 commercial and industrial establishments, and establish around 19 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations to cater to vehicular demand. The initiative falls under the Minimum Work Programme (MWP) targets set by the government to expand India’s gas-based economy.

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Prime Minister Modi, while addressing the gathering, said the project represents a significant step in India’s energy transition. “Our country is rapidly progressing towards a gas-based economy. Today, the city's gas distribution network covers more than 520 districts. CNG is transforming transportation by reducing pollution, improving public health, and cutting fuel expenses,” he said.

PM Modi noted the rapid expansion of LPG connections under his government. “More than 31 crore people now have LPG connections. The dream of delivering gas to every household is coming true. We’ve strengthened the gas distribution network across the country to achieve this,” he added.

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In reference to the Urja Ganga Gas Pipeline Project, the Prime Minister called it a groundbreaking initiative that connects eastern India to the national gas grid. He stated, “These efforts not only benefit the environment but also create new employment opportunities. Gas-based industries are receiving a boost, and we are advancing towards an India where energy is clean, affordable, and accessible for everyone.”

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