Lok Sabha Question No. 2007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Development and Expansion of CNG Stations in Warangal
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2007

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  December, 2025

## DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF CNG STATIONS IN WARANGAL

## 2007. DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)   the progress of development and expansion of CNG stations network in Warangal;
- (b)  the subsidies provided for LPG under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Warangal;
- (c)   whether there are any oil exploration plans near Warangal and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether there are any plans for renewable energy integration in Warangal driven by push for green energy and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a) Establishment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations is part of the development of City  Gas  Distribution  (CGD)  Network  and  the  same  is  carried  out  by  the  CGD  entities authorized  by  the  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas  Regulatory  Board  (PNGRB)  as  per  their Minimum  Work  Programme  (MWP).  After  the  completion  of  the  12/12A  CGD  bidding round, PNGRB has authorized entities for development of CGD network in 307 Geographical Areas (GAs), covering the entire mainland area for the development of CGD network across the country.

Warangal is  part  of  Jangaon,  Jayashankar  Bhupalpally,  Mahabubabad, Warangal  Urban  & Warangal Rural Districts GA, which has been authorised by PNGRB to M/s. Megha City Gas Distribution Private Limited for the development of CGD network in September, 2018. As per the MWP, CGD entity has committed to establish 12 CNG stations in the GA by 2028. As on 30.09.2025, the authorised entity has established 10 CNG stations against the pro-rata MWP target of 7 CNG stations in the GA.

(b) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in May, 2016 with an objective to provide deposit free Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connection to adult women from poor households  across  the  country.    As  on  01.11.2025,  there  are  about  10.33  crore  PMUY connections across the country including 0.42 lakh in Warangal (Telangana).

To make LPG more affordable to PMUY consumers and ensure sustained usage of LPG by them, in May 2022 Government started a targeted subsidy of Rs.200/- per 14.2 kg cylinder (and proportionately  pro-rated for 5 Kg  connections) to  the  PMUY consumers. In October 2023,  Government  increased  the  targeted  subsidy  to  Rs.300  per  14.2  kg  cylinder  (and proportionately pro-rated for 5 Kg connections).

For FY 2025-26, Government is providing targeted subsidy of  Rs.300/- per 14.2 kg cylinder for upto 9 refills of 14.2 Kg cylinder (and proportionately pro-rated for 5 Kg connections) to the  PMUY  consumers  across  the  country  including  beneficiaries  in  Warangal  District, Telangana. (c)Warangal is located in the state of Telangana, where no active OALP block is presently available. However, one active OALP block CD-ONHP-2020/1 in Cuddapah basin awarded under  OALP  Round-VI  is  situated  approximately  350  km  from  Warangal.  The  block  is operated by ONGC and currently in exploration phase. (d) The Government of Telangana has informed that they have notified the Telangana Clean and  Green  Energy  Policy,  2025.  The  policy  envisages  comprehensive  integration  of renewable energy by promoting grid-scale solar projects, decentralized ground-mounted solar plants  by  women  self-help  groups,  farmers  and  local  bodies  and  rooftop  solarisation  of households, government educational institutions and other government buildings. This policy also  aims  to  promote  the  establishment  of  Green  Hydrogen  ecosystem;  enhance  Electric vehicle charging and battery swapping infrastructure as part of the broader renewable energy transition. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has informed that under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), as on 09.12.2025, a total of 596 rooftop solar installations has been completed in the district of Warangal. Additionally, the Government have also taken various steps towards creating a green energy ecosystem across the country  through  production  and  utilization  of  various  renewable  and biofuels like Ethanol, Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), Green Hydrogen etc.

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