On Tuesday, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced

Why in news

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced a scheme to fast-track domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections by subsidizing city gas distribution entities.

Background

The scheme aims to reduce the payback period for city gas distribution entities from 10 years to 3 years. Currently, India has 1.74 crore PNG connections.

Facts for Prelims

• FactIndia currently has 1.74 crore domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections.
• FactThe new scheme aims to reduce the payback period for gas distribution entities from 10 years to 3 years.
• S&TPNG is a cleaner and safer alternative to LPG cylinders for domestic use.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of expanding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure in India's transition towards cleaner energy and its impact on rural-urban energy equity.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Energy security
• Environmental impact (LPG vs PNG)
• Economic viability for distributors
• Last-mile connectivity

Keywords: Energy transition · Infrastructure development · Subsidies · Clean energy · Payback period

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