Mohali to be first in Punjab to have city gas distribution network

Chandigarh, November 4

Mohali is set to become the first city in Punjab to join the premier league of cities having the city gas distribution (CGD) network in the country.

A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal with a joint delegation of Adani Gas and Indian Oil Corporation that called on him here today, an official spokesman said.

During the meeting, the delegation headed by Bashit Dholakia and CEO of Adani Gas Rajeev Sharma apprised the Chief Minister that Mohali has been selected for CGD network.

They apprised Badal that the residents of Mohali, Zirakpur and Banaur towns would get the gas pipeline connections at their premises within coming three months.

The Chief Minister assured support and cooperation to the delegation for ensuring timely implementation of this consumer friendly initiative.

Acceding to the request of delegation, Badal also gave his concurrence to inaugurate the first CNG station in Sector 56 of Mohali on November 11 at Indian Oil Petrol Pump.

The function would also be attended by Union Minister for Petroleum Dharmendra Pradhan.

Welcoming the decision to introduce gas pipeline, the Chief Minister said it was a safe, pollution free and economically viable fuel for the people.

He said the introduction of this mode of fuel would benefit the people by providing them an alternate source of energy to make their lives far more convenient and comfortable.

He said it would also reduce the pressure on LPG distribution in urban sector thereby improving the quality of life of people residing in rural sector. — PTI