In response to delays in global petroleum supply chains caused by geopolitical tensions, the Odisha government is accelerating the development of piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure to provide a reliable alternative to LPG.
A high-level conference chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg was convened today at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess progress and speed up the implementation. Senior officials attended the conference, including Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) Hemant Sharma and Additional Chief Secretary (Housing & Urban Development). Usha Padhee, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary (Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare), and representatives from major gas corporations, including GAIL, BPCL, and Adani Total Gas.

The discussions centered on overcoming bottlenecks in gas infrastructure development and facilitating the transition from LPG to PNG for household consumers and CNG/PNG for commercial enterprises such as hospitals, hotels, and restaurants.
The major goal is to encourage homes and businesses to use piped natural gas (PNG) and CNG, which have more price stability because they are sourced domestically, minimizing sensitivity to foreign market changes.
Following the conference, the state government ordered that all administrative permissions and infrastructural work for PNG and CNG be completed on a "war footing." Key metrics include:

1. All pipeline construction applications pending with municipal corporations, public works agencies, and water resources departments will be processed within 24 hours.
2. Urban municipal governments have been directed to waive road restoration and authorization fees for CGD enterprises.
3. CGD entities have been granted permission to work around the clock (24 hours a day) to expedite projects.
4. A state-level nodal officer would be established to improve coordination between the Industries, Housing and Urban Development, and Food Supplies departments.
5. Gas firms such as GAIL, BPCL, and Adani Total Gas are urged to provide incentives to domestic customers who migrate to PNG connections.

The campaign is consistent with national priorities under the Essential Commodities Act, which promotes natural gas usage to alleviate pressure on LPG supply during import shortages. By June 30, 2026, the state intends to considerably improve infrastructure construction to assure stable, long-term energy availability.
The Odisha government remains dedicated to protecting its inhabitants from global energy crises and developing self-sufficient fuel infrastructure for long-term energy security.