Bhubaneswar: Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connection is set to reach households across Bhubaneswar, offering residents a convenient, affordable and safe alternative to LPG cylinders, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi said.
Aparajita was speaking after inaugurating domestic PNG connection at a residential complex comprising 2,000 flats near Pahala on the city outskirts on Tuesday. The initiative has been launched by the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL).
During her visit, Sarangi interacted with residents and expressed happiness over the launch of the facility. Residents also raised several civic and infrastructure-related concerns, including the need for an improved sewage system, construction of service roads, better street lighting and a foot over-bridge. Sarangi assured residents of her cooperation in addressing these issues and said she would extend the necessary support to facilitate their resolution.
Highlighting the benefits of using DPNG for cooking as an alternative to conventional LPG cylinders, Aparajita said plans are afoot to provide over 32,000 domestic PNG connections in Bhubaneswar by March, 2027. Efforts are also being made to increase the number of connections, she added.
The Bhubaneswar MP emphasised that piped natural gas offers greater convenience and can be an economical option for households, while stressing the importance of its wider adoption. Senior GAIL officials, including General Manager Kaushik Basu and Senior Manager SR Mohanty, attended the programme. Former MLA from North Bhubaneswar Priyadarshi Mishra, and other officials were also present.