Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Modi Launches Gas Project in West Bengal
Prime Minister Modi started a new project to bring natural gas to homes and businesses in two districts of West Bengal.
This project will cost around ₹1,950 crore and will provide piped gas to homes and businesses.
It will also include gas stations for vehicles.
The project is planned to finish by 2030.
It aims to provide cleaner energy and reduce pollution, while also creating jobs for people in the local area.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a ₹1,950 crore city gas project in Bankura and Purulia, West Bengal.
The project aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to households and industries.
It includes 29 CNG stations for vehicles across both districts.
The project is expected to be completed by March 15, 2030.
The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create employment.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- A city gas distribution project was launched to provide natural gas.
- When
- July 18, 2025
- Where
- Bankura and Purulia, West Bengal
- Why
- To provide clean energy and promote infrastructure development.
- Project Cost
- ₹1,950 crore
- Completion Date
- March 15, 2030
- PNG Connections
- 5.55 lakh households
- CNG Stations
- 29
- Potential Employment
- 15 lakh man-days
Sources
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