Lok Sabha Question No. 6235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Expansion of City Gas Distribution Network
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Mahesh Kashyap, Smt. Sanjna Jatav, Shri Balabhadra Majhi, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Dr. Hemang Joshi, Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal, Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Manish Jaiswal, Shri Shankar Lalwani, Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar, Shri P P Chaudhary, Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 6235

## EXPANSION OF CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

6235.   SHRI P P CHAUDHARY:

SMT. MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH:

SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

DR. HEMANG JOSHI:

SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

SMT. MAHIMA KUMARI MEWAR:

DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

SHRI MANISH JAISWAL:

SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI:

SHRI MAHESH KASHYAP:

SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL:

SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:

DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government has undertaken any  recent  review of the expansion of the City Gas Distribution  (CGD)  network in the country with a view to increase access to Piped Natural Gas (PNG)  for  households  and  Compressed  Natural  Gas  (CNG)  for  transportation,  including  areas under Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency and districts of Hazaribagh and Ramgarh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the number of Geographical Areas (GAs) authorised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) currently covered under the CGD network in  the  country,  along  with  the  progress  made in  expansion of the CGD network, including CNG stations and PNG connections during the last three years, year-wise, particularly in Rajasthan and especially in Bharatpur;
- (c) whether the Government has identified districts or regions where CGD infrastructure is yet to be operationalised despite allocation under earlier bidding rounds, particularly in Rajasthan, Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency and districts of Hazaribagh and Ramgarh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to expedite the rollout of gas distribution infrastructure in such areas?

## 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) to (d) Providing Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, establishment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and laying of pipeline infrastructure is part of the development of City Gas

Distribution (CGD) Network, which is carried out by the entities authorized by PNGRB as per their Minimum  Work  Programme  (MWP)  and  techno-commercial  feasibility.  After  completion  of 12/12A CGD bidding round, PNGRB has authorized entities for the development of CGD network in  307  Geographical  Areas  (GAs),  covering  the  entire  mainland  area  (including  the  areas  under Nabarangpur  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  and  districts  of  Hazaribagh  and  Ramgarh)  across  the country.  The  progress  of  PNG  Domestic  (D)  connections  and  CNG  stations  during  last  3  years across the country is at Annexure-I.

PNGRB has authorized 17 GAs including (2 GAs spread over Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan; 1 GA spread over Punjab and Rajasthan and 1 GA spread over U.P. and Rajasthan), in the state of Rajasthan. Bharatpur comes under Firozabad (Taj Trapezium Zone) GA which has been authorised by PNGRB to GAIL Gas Limited for development of CGD network. The GA wise detail of PNG (D) connections and CNG stations, during last three years, in the state of Rajasthan is at AnnexureII.

Nabarangpur  is  part  of  Koraput,  Malkangiri,  and  Nabarangpur  districts  GA  authorised  to  Adani Total Gas Limited for development of CGD network and 3 CNG stations have been set up in the GA  so  far.  Hazaribagh  and  Ramgarh  is  part  of  Bokaro,  Hazaribagh  &  Ramgarh  Districts  GA authorised  to  Indian  Oil  Corporation  Limited  for  development  of  CGD  network  and  as  on 31.01.2026,  the  autorised  entity  has  provided  13,653  PNG(D)  connections  and  set  up  27  CNG stations in the GA.Progress of CGD networks is regularly monitored based on reports submitted by the  CGD entities.  If  there  are  any  delays  or  shortfalls,  the  entities  are  advised  to  take  corrective action. This includes calling them for progress review meetings or statutory hearings under existing regulations to discuss challenges and the latest updates on their MWP targets in authorized GAs. In addition, Government conducts regular interactions and meetings with State Governments for the development of CGD network in respective States and address challenges in this regard.

Government have taken various steps to ensure the availability of Natural Gas to CNG (Transport)/ PNG (Domestic) sector in the country which, inter-alia, includes allocating domestic gas on priority basis  to  CNG  (T)/  PNG(D);  diverting  domestic  gas  from  non-priority  sectors  to  meet  the requirement for CNG (T)/PNG(D) sector, expansion of CGD network, grant of Public Utility Status to CGD projects, notification for supply of domestic gas through available mode (including cascade mode) for CNG(T)/ PNG(D) purpose, allocating domestic natural gas for CNG (T) and PNG (D) segments on a two-quarter advance basis, expansion of National Gas Grid Pipeline, setting up of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminals, Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiatives to promote Bio-CNG, etc. Government have also notified that gas produced from discoveries in Deepwater, Ultra Deepwater and High Pressure-High Temperature areas, in any situation which may require proportionate distribution of the gas offered under the bidding process, the contractor shall offer gas to bidders belonging to CNG (T)/ PNG (D) sector on priority.

Recently,  a  comprehensive  control  order  dated  24.03.2026  has  been  issued  under  the  Essential Commodities  Act,  1955  to  facilitate  time-bound  expansion  of  pipeline  infrastructure  across  the country, especially CGD. The Order provides a uniform framework for grant of right of way (RoW) and permissions by mandating strict timelines, enabling deemed approvals in case of delays, and prohibiting imposition of unauthorised charges by public authorities. It also addresses access issues in  residential  and  private  areas  by  ensuring  non-discriminatory  and  time-bound  permissions, thereby removing key bottlenecks in pipeline laying.

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  to  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6235  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  02.04.2026  REGARDING EXPANSION OF CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.

The progress of PNG Domestic (D) connections and CNG stations during last 3 years across the country

|   S. No. | Period        | PNG (D) Connections   | CNGStations   |
|----------|---------------|-----------------------|---------------|
|        1 | March, 2024   | 1,29,22,516           | 6,861         |
|        2 | March, 2025   | 1,50,41,471           | 8,067         |
|        3 | January, 2026 | 1,62,60,754           | 8,616         |

(Source- PNGRB)

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## Annexure-II

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  to  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6235 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026 REGARDING EXPANSION OF CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.

## The GA wise detail of PNG (D) connections and CNG stations during the last three years in the state of Rajasthan

| S. No.   | Geographical Area                                                            | State                        | Authorized CGD Entity                       | Date of Authorizatio n                 | Date of Target Completio n   | PNG (D) Connection   | PNG (D) Connection   | PNG (D) Connection   | CNG Stations   | CNG Stations   | CNG Stations   |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
| S. No.   | Geographical Area                                                            | State                        | Authorized CGD Entity                       | Date of Authorizatio n                 | Date of Target Completio n   | Mar, 2024            | Mar, 2025            | Jan, 2026            | Mar, 2024      | Mar, 2025      | Jan, 2026      |
| 1        | Kota                                                                         | Rajasthan                    | Rajasthan State Gas Limited                 | 01-Jun-09                              | 30-Jun-14                    | 34370                | 54151                | 69070                | 10             | 12             | 12             |
| 2        | Barmer, Jaisalmer &Jodhpur Districts                                         | Rajasthan                    | AGP CGD India Private Limited               | 28-Sep-18                              | 30-Sep-30                    | 50881                | 51002                | 51005                | 39             | 41             | 45             |
| 3        | Alwar (Other than Bhiwadi) &Jaipur Districts                                 | Rajasthan                    | Torrent Gas Jaipur Private Limited          | 27-08-2018 (New start date 01.04.2022) | 31-Mar-30                    | 3757                 | 9691                 | 14840                | 55             | 61             | 70             |
| 4        | Kota District (EAAA), Baran & Chittorgarh (Only Rawatbhata Taluka) Districts | Rajasthan                    | Torrent Gas Limited                         | 13-Sep-18                              | 30-Sep-28                    | 2500                 | 4167                 | 5703                 | 16             | 17             | 19             |
| 5        | Bhilwara &Bundi Districts                                                    | Rajasthan                    | Adani Total Gas Limited                     | 14-Sep-18                              | 30-Sep-28                    | 1018                 | 1908                 | 4258                 | 17             | 20             | 20             |
| 6        | Chittorgarh (Other than Rawatbhata Taluka) &Udaipur Districts                | Rajasthan                    | Adani Total Gas Limited                     | 13-Sep-18                              | 30-Sep-28                    | 2149                 | 17073                | 24734                | 38             | 40             | 42             |
| 7        | Dholpur District                                                             | Rajasthan                    | DholpurCGD Private Limited                  | 28-Sep-18                              | 30-Sep-28                    | 609                  | 1805                 | 2622                 | 8              | 8              | 8              |
| 8        | Jhabua, Banswara, Ratlam and Dungarpur Districts                             | Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan | Gujarat Gas Limited                         | 29-Mar-19                              | 31-Mar-29                    | 863                  | 1182                 | 1380                 | 31             | 33             | 32             |
| 9        | Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand Districts                                          | Rajasthan                    | Indraprastha Gas Limited                    | 29-Mar-19                              | 31-Mar-29                    | 200116               | 261683               | 271752               | 68             | 83             | 84             |
| 10       | Jalore and Sirohi Districts                                                  | Rajasthan                    | Gujarat Gas Limited                         | 29-Mar-19                              | 31-Mar-29                    | 7237                 | 8430                 | 10129                | 30             | 31             | 32             |
| 11       | Agar Malwa, Neemuch, Mandsaur and Jhalawar districts                         | Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan | Megha City Gas Distribution Private Limited | 15-Mar-22                              | 31-Mar-30                    | 0                    | 0                    | 0                    | 4              | 5              | 9              |

| 12    | Fazilka (except area already authorized), Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts   | Punjab & Rajasthan        | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited            | 04-May-22                              | 30-Jun-30   |   4842 |   7067 | 32594    |   20 |   26 |   32 |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------|--------|--------|----------|------|------|------|
| 13    | Bikaner and Churu districts                                                      | Rajasthan                 | Gasonet Services (RJ) Limited                   | 15-Mar-22                              | 31-Mar-30   |      0 |      0 | 0        |    6 |   10 |   11 |
| 14    | Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Nagaur districts                                            | Rajasthan                 | Indian Oil Corporation Limited                  | 23-03-2022 (New Start date 01.04.2023) | 31-Mar-31   |    864 |   5619 | 6441     |   12 |   43 |   43 |
| 15.   | Dausa, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur and Tonk districts                                | Rajasthan                 | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited         | 15-Mar-22                              | 31-Mar-30   |     53 |   3336 | 6138     |   14 |   43 |   52 |
| 16.   | Bhiwadi (in Alwar District)                                                      | Rajasthan                 | Haryana City Gas Distribution (Bhiwadi) Limited | 01-Aug-18                              | 30-Sep-25   |   5419 |   5914 | 6789     |    4 |    5 |    5 |
| 17.   | Firozabad (Taj Trapezium Zone)                                                   | Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan | GAIL Gas Limited                                | 26-Sep-11                              | 25-Aug-14   |  22700 |  24563 | 29079    |   45 |   48 |   53 |
| Total | Total                                                                            | Total                     | Total                                           | Total                                  | Total       | 337378 | 457591 | 5,36,534 |  417 |  526 |  569 |

(Source- PNGRB) *****