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PNGRB seeks sops from Odisha govt for CGD infrastructure

Over the next five years, Rs 600 crore is proposed to be invested in Odisha on development of CGD infrastructure

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On December 16, Pradhan will inaugurate two CNG stations in Bhubaneswar

Jayajit Dash Bhubaneswar
Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has asked for some enabling sops from the Odisha government for building city gas distribution (CGD) infrastructure in the state.

The board has urged the state government to make available land at concessional rates to create CGD infrastructure like pipelines. It has also suggested to cap the applicable VAT (Value Added Tax) rate on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or PNG (Petroleum Natural Gas) at rates not exceeding subsidized LPG.

"The state government has received the letter from the PNGRB on roadmap for CGD network. We have sought the views of the department of housing &