The nation is now moving towards Gas Based Economy, says PM Modi
City Gas Distribution network will play a major role in achieving Clean Energy solutions: PM Modi
Government would strive to fulfil the targets for Clean Energy and Gas Based Economy: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, laid the foundation stone through video conferencing, to mark the commencement of work for City Gas Distribution (CGD), awarded under the 9th CGD bidding round, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. He also launched the 10th CGD bidding round.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister said that the work for setting up City Gas Distribution network has started in 129 districts, under the 9th round of CGD bidding. He added that after the 10th round of bidding of CGD, more than 400 districts would be covered under the City Gas Distribution network, covering around seventy percent of the population.

Stressing that the nation is now moving towards Gas Based Economy, Prime Minister said the Union Government is paying attention towards all dimensions of Gas Based Economy. Shri Modi pointed out the various steps taken by the Union Government to strengthen the Gas infrastructure in the country, especially increasing the number of LNG terminals, creating nation-wide Gas Grid and creation of City Gas Distribution Network.

Explaining the role of Gas Based Economy in moving towards Clean Energy, Prime Minister said that CGD network will play a major role in achieving Clean Energy solutions. He further added that the Union Government's efforts towards Clean Energy are broad based. In this context, he mentioned various Clean Energy initiatives of the Union Government like Ethanol Blending, Compressed Bio Gas plants, increased LPG coverage and introduction of BS-6 fuels for automobiles.

The Prime Minister said that more than twelve crore LPG connections were provided in the last four years. He mentioned that Gas networks in cities create a new ecosystem, one that enables gas based industries, generates employment to youth and provides ease of living to citizens.

The Prime Minister said that the Government would strive to fulfil the targets for Clean Energy and Gas Based Economy. He added that such targets need to be fulfilled not just for ourselves, but for the whole of humanity and the future generations.



 

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PM Modi shares glimpses of his interaction with students from multiple locations in the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi shared glimpses from his interaction with students in 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. The Prime Minister had an informal interaction with Exam Warriors from Coimbatore, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Assam during the second episode of PPC 2026. Welcoming students to the special edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, Shri Modi noted that this time the programme was held across different parts of the country.


Shri Modi posted on X :

"Interacting with students during #ParikshaPeCharcha26 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu was a phenomenal experience. From Startups and AI to self-discipline and dreams of building a Viksit Bharat, the curiosity and clarity of today’s young minds are outstanding."

"During #ParikshaPeCharcha26, conversations with students from Chhattisgarh revealed a generation that is curious, thoughtful and aware. From balancing studies and sports to caring for the environment and developing leadership qualities, their questions reflected clarity of thought."

"#ParikshaPeCharcha26 in Gujarat went beyond just exam preparation. Their questions reflected a deep desire to learn and grow with confidence. Students spoke freely about managing pressure in critical situations, the important role of teachers and more. They even showcased wonderful Warli, Pithora and Lippan art."

"From managing stress and comparisons to building self-confidence and healthy routines, #ParikshaPeCharcha26 with students in Assam covered it all. It reflected their aspirations to do well in exams, grow while at the same time staying connected to their roots and culture."