The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on February 28, 2025, issued the Madhya Pradesh City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network Development and Expansion Policy.
India is increasing its natural gas usage to meet growing energy demands, aiming to raise its share in the energy mix from 6.2% to 15% by 2030. The Government of India supports this through CGD projects, providing clean energy solutions like PNG and CNG for domestic, commercial, and industrial use. Madhya Pradesh's CGD policy promotes affordable fuel, reduces pollution, and encourages investment and job creation.
The following objectives of the Policy are as stated:
• The development of city gas distribution network is to increase the availability of clean and safe cooking fuel (PNG) and clean transportation fuel (CNG) to the citizens of the state.
• Establish asset integrity and ensure uninterrupted and safe supply of natural gas.
• Creating a policy framework for city gas distribution entities and providing standardized and time-bound permission/approval through necessary Single window system.
• Encourage use of natural gas for the industrial / commercial, transport and household purposes.
• Ensure speedy implementation of city gas distribution infrastructure in the state.
For more details, please refer to the document provided below.
