Overview

• Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated PNG supply to 111 villages, bringing the total to 241 connected villages.
• The initiative is part of the Delhi Gramoday Abhiyan, aiming to provide urban-level infrastructure and clean energy access to rural areas.
• Chief Minister Gupta announced plans to extend piped natural gas to the remaining 116 villages by the end of 2025, ensuring citywide coverage.
• The project has expanded Delhi's gas pipeline network to over 13,000 km, targeting reductions in indoor air pollution and improved public health.
• Lieutenant Governor Saxena criticized the previous AAP government for delays in the rollout, citing political hurdles and bureaucratic inefficiencies.