Dharmendra Pradhan emphasizes early finalization of Consortium Leader for expeditious implementation of TAPI natural gas pipeline project

The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan reiterated India's commitment to source natural gas from Turkmenistan through TAPI natural gas pipeline project and made a renewed pitch for the expeditious appointment of a mutually acceptable Consortium Leader, which is a vital step in the implementation of the project, in a time bound manner. He also articulated the need for the project to be a win-win proposition for all participating countries.

The very fact that India has had regular Ministerial representation at the TAPI Steering Committee Meeting, bears testimony to the importance which has been attached by the government to this project despite the apprehensions regarding geo-political situation and security scenario involving the project.

Referring to the determination of Government under Hon'ble Prime Minister to develop a National Gas Grid, Shri Pradhan said that TAPI project will play an important role in contributing to this gas infrastructure project.

Powered by Capital Market - Live News