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Hyderabad is experiencing a significant increase in customer enquiries for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections.
This rising demand is attributed to growing consumer preference and the Central government's strong emphasis on expanding PNG infrastructure.
City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities are actively working to ramp up their pipeline networks to cater to this surge.
The trend highlights India's broader shift towards cleaner and more convenient energy sources for domestic and commercial use.
City Gas Distribution (CGD) refers to the network of pipelines and associated infrastructure used to transport and distribute natural gas to domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers within a specific geographical area. It typically involves the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for households and commercial establishments, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles.
Simple Analogy: Think of CGD as the local electricity grid or water supply network, but for natural gas, delivering it directly to homes and businesses through pipes.
The expansion of CGD networks is integral to the vision of a National Gas Grid, which aims to connect major gas sources with demand centers across India, ensuring wider availability of natural gas.
Increased adoption of natural gas through CGD contributes to India's energy security by diversifying its energy mix and supports the transition towards a cleaner, gas-based economy, reducing reliance on imported crude oil and polluting fuels.
Natural gas is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or petroleum products, leading to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved urban air quality, aligning with India's climate commitments.
To regulate the refining, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, marketing and sale of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas excluding production of crude oil and natural gas so as to protect the interests of consumers and entities and to ensure uninterrupted and adequate supply of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas in all parts of the country.
Key: PNGRB grants authorization for the development of CGD networks in various geographical areas (GAs) across India through a bidding process.
To provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to rural and deprived households, thereby addressing health hazards associated with traditional cooking fuels.
Key: While PMUY focuses on LPG, the broader government push for cleaner cooking fuels includes PNG, indicating a comprehensive approach to energy access and health.
GS-III: Infrastructure (Energy), Environment (Pollution & Degradation, EIA), Government Policies & Interventions.
General Awareness: Indian Economy, Government Schemes, Science & Technology (Energy).
General Awareness: Economic News, Government Policies, Energy Sector.
General Awareness: Indian Economy, Science (Energy Sources), Government Initiatives.
Consider the following statements: Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if 1. price of its substitute increases 2. price of its complement increases 3. the good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases 4. its price falls Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: 1 and 4 only
With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/ increased by which of the following? 1. Expansionary policies 2. Fiscal stimulus 3. Inflation-indexing wages 4. Higher purchasing power 5. Rising interest rates Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
If you withdraw ₹ 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be
Answer: to leave it unchanged
Medium to High, especially for UPSC (as part of energy sector and infrastructure) and factual questions in SSC/Banking.
Natural gas supplied through pipelines directly to homes and commercial establishments for cooking and heating.
Natural gas compressed to high pressure, primarily used as fuel for vehicles.
The infrastructure and network for distributing natural gas to consumers within a city or geographical area.
The statutory body in India that regulates the downstream petroleum and natural gas sector, including CGD.