Rajasthan to Integrate Natural Gas Infrastructure in High-Rise Buildings

Integrated Efforts for Natural Gas Infrastructure in High-Rise Buildings — Push for Pollution-Free Green Energy, 4.82 Lakh Families Connected to DPNG, 491 CNG Stations Functional: Principal Secretary (Mines) T. Ravikant

Jaipur, Nov 2025 : To promote green and clean energy in Rajasthan, City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies will coordinate with real estate developers to ensure the inclusion of piped domestic gas (DPNG) infrastructure during the construction phase of high-rise buildings.

Principal Secretary, Mines, Geology & Petroleum, T. Ravikant, emphasized the need for coordination between CGD companies and builders across 17 geographical areas where 13 CGD entities are operational. He said that promoting green energy is the need of the hour to combat environmental pollution. CGD companies must effectively communicate the benefits of safe, pollution-free, 24×7 available piped gas and run public awareness programs to reach citizens.

4.82 Lakh Families Connected, 491 CNG Stations Operational

Chairing a review meeting at the Mines Bhawan on the progress and expansion of CGD services, Principal Secretary Ravikant informed that 4.82 lakh households in the state are now connected with piped domestic gas (DPNG).

He added that 491 CNG stations are currently operational across Rajasthan, providing eco-friendly fuel for vehicles. Ravikant directed CGD companies to expedite infrastructure development in their respective geographical areas and focus on connecting not only households but also industrial units with piped natural gas (PNG) services.

Policy and Digital Transparency

Ravikant said that Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has introduced the State CGD Policy to accelerate the spread of clean energy and streamline the functioning of CGD companies. The policy ensures timely resolution of local-level issues and paves the way for addressing state-level challenges.

He added that a dedicated CGD portal will soon be launched to make operations more transparent and paperless.

Progress and Expansion Targets

Managing Director of Rajasthan State Gas Limited (RSGL), Ranveer Singh, informed that 13 CGD entities are working across 17 geographical areas to develop green energy infrastructure for CNG and PNG supply.

This year, the target is to provide 1.25 lakh new DPNG connections, out of which over 30,000 connections have already been issued, and plans are in place to release the remaining ones soon.

Joint Director (IT Department), Manoj, gave a detailed presentation on the upcoming CGD portal.

Industry Suggestions and Participation

During the meeting, CGD companies proposed:

• Encouraging the use of natural gas in industrial areas for pollution-free operations.
• Providing subsidies for domestic PNG connections, similar to the Ujjwala Yojana.
• Implementing a policy to promote LNG use in vehicles.

The meeting was attended by Joint Secretary (Mines) Arvind Saraswat, Superintending Geologist (Aerial Survey) Sunil Verma, Joint Director (Petroleum) Dileepraj Sharma, Deputy Directors Sushil Hudda, Mohan Kumawat, Ankit Soni, RSGL DGM Vivek Ranjan, IT DM Gagandeep Rajoria, and representatives from various CGD companies.