New Delhi, April 25
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Friday highlighted that in the last 10 years, the number of CNG stations providing green fuel for vehicles in the country has surged more than 20 times, while the number of households using piped cooking gas has recorded a 5-fold increase and LPG connections more than doubled.
This reflects not only an improvement in the lifestyle of the people but also an acceleration in the journey of 'Healthy India with Clean Fuel'.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the last 10 years, CNG stations have increased by 2,300 per cent, PNG connections have increased by 467 per cent, LPG connections have increased by 128 per cent,” the minister posted on X.
“These are not just figures, they show the achievement of our resolve. They show that big changes are possible with new thinking, true intentions and hard work,” Puri said.
The minister further stated that along with providing convenience to the people, these figures are accelerating the journey of 'Healthy India with Clean Fuel'.
“These achievements have strengthened the foundation of developed India, on which the construction of the grand building of developed India has begun,” he added.