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70% of Indians to have city gas connection in 3 years: Narendra Modi

Modi said households with piped cooking gas connections would reach 20 million after network in cities awarded up to 10th round is completed

The PM said the oil sector is an example of the 'reform, perform and transform' philosophy of the NDA government
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The PM said the oil sector is an example of the ‘reform, perform and transform’ philosophy of the NDA government

BS Reporter New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said close to 400 districts or 70 per cent of India's population will have city gas distribution (CGD) facility in next 2 to 3 years and compressed natural gas (CNG) stations will increase to 10,000 by end of this decade. 

"Thousands of CNG stations and CGD facility across India will reduce pollution and strengthen our position under the COP21 Climate Change agreement0," the PM said at the foundation laying ceremony of CGD network in 129 districts and launch of 10th bidding round of the same.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) had recently awarded licenses