PNGRB plans 50 lakh new PNG connections by FY2027
In short
PNGRB’s National PNG Drive 3.0 aims to add 50 lakh new piped gas connections by the end of fiscal 2027. It also wants to turn 40 lakh unbilled connections into active users and add 50 lakh more registered users.
This matters for households and gas distributors because more people could use piped gas. The report does not say how the plan will be carried out or where it will start.
What the reporting says
PNGRB’s National PNG Drive 3.0 aims to add 50 lakh new piped gas connections, convert 40 lakh unbilled connections into active users, and register 50 lakh more users by the end of fiscal 2027, according to the summary. The report gives no details on funding, rollout timing, or which regions will be targeted. The immediate impact on households and gas distributors is still not stated.
Why it matters
PNGRB’s new drive sets three targets by fiscal 2027: 50 lakh new piped gas connections, 40 lakh unbilled connections turned into active users, and 50 lakh additional users registered. That suggests a push to expand city gas use and formalize inactive connections. The source does not say how the program will be implemented, funded, or which areas will benefit first.