Gas cylinders to be phased out in your city; 'LPG-free' neighborhoods to be created in this state

In Rajasthan, preparations are underway to replace LPG cylinders with piped cooking gas. The initiative has begun in Kota, where residents are being encouraged to switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections.

If you are tired of the recurring hassle of booking gas cylinders and waiting for them to be delivered to your home, a major change may be on the horizon. Rajasthan is working on a plan to supply cooking gas to as many households as possible via pipelines, transitioning users from LPG cylinders to Piped Natural Gas (PNG).

The primary objective of this initiative is to develop areas where homes rely on a pipeline supply for cooking gas rather than cylinders. This campaign has been launched in Kota, Rajasthan. Let’s explore what this initiative entails and the benefits it offers to the public.

What is the plan to create 'LPG-free' neighborhoods?

According to Vinay Patni, Managing Director of Rajasthan State Gas Limited (RSGL), both the central and state governments are collaborating to convert domestic LPG connections to Piped Natural Gas (PNG). This initiative is part of the 'Drive 3' campaign led by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).

Initially, the focus in Kota, Rajasthan, is on increasing the number of domestic gas connections. Awareness camps will be organized across various localities to inform residents about this facility. Furthermore, there are plans to extend pipeline gas supply to multi-story buildings, hostels, hotels, guest houses, and restaurants.

Benefits of opting for a PNG connection

According to RSGL, approximately 4,500 new domestic connections and 66 commercial connections have been issued in the state over the last three months. In Kota, new households that obtain a PNG connection by December 31, 2026, will be awarded 5,000 points, which are valued at 500 rupees.

Relief from the hassle of gas cylinders

PNG is supplied directly to homes via a pipeline, eliminating the need to repeatedly book and replace gas cylinders. However, this facility will only be available in areas where a PNG network exists. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to claim, at this stage, that gas cylinders will be completely phased out from every household in Rajasthan.