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City Gas Distribution Network
March 14 , 2026
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- The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a City Gas Distribution (CGD) network project by Bharat Petroleum.
- The project will be implemented in the Nilgiris district and the Erode district.
- It aims to supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to around nine lakh households and several commercial establishments.
- CGD is a network of underground pipelines used to supply natural gas to households, industries and vehicles.
- Natural gas is considered a cleaner fuel compared to conventional fuels such as coal and diesel.
- The CGD network project is expected to reduce emissions and support environmental sustainability in the region.
- The Prime Minister also dedicated the Lube Blending Plant of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in Chennai to the nation.
- The plant is considered one of the world’s largest lubricant blending facilities and will supply lubricants to various industries within and outside Tamil Nadu, reducing import dependence.
- The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for a highway bypass at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Ariyalur district.
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