111 Delhi villages get PNG connection; 116 more to be covered soon: CM
The initiative is part of the BJP government's efforts to supply PNG to every village in the Capital. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had inaugurated a PNG facility in 41 villages under the Dilli Gramodaya Abhiyan in March 2024.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said it was not just the launch of a facility but the 'ignition of a new era that brings security, dignity, and sustainable growth to every household'.
Power Minister Ashish Sood highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove smoke from all household kitchens. He said till 2022, about 30% of the villages still used conventional ways of energy, but this had changed now with the PNG initiative. 'A new chapter has been started with 111 villages,' he said.
The L-G said the initiative resonates with the spirit of the Delhi Gramodaya Abhiyan, which aims to equip villages with urban-level infrastructure and ensure holistic and balanced development. He said it marks a major milestone in realising the vision of a Delhi free from polluted air and embracing clean and sustainable energy.
The initiative to supply PNG is the second phase of IGL's mission to connect all of Delhi's villages with a reliable and eco-friendly fuel source. With 130 villages already covered in the first phase, and 111 villages now getting connections, the Chief Minister pledged to connect the remaining 116 villages by the year-end.
'From clean kitchens to cleaner air, this pipeline fuels more than just stoves — it fuels hope, health, and progress,' she said.
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