Lucknow: Chief secretary SP Goyal chaired a meeting of the state-level committee on city gas distribution network expansion and development, reviewing measures to increase piped natural gas (PNG) connections in residential and commercial establishments. He directed all concerned departments to expedite all required formalities.He also instructed gas distribution companies to dispose of all pending matters relating to demand notes issued by the district administration and concerned authorities, the deposit of security amounts, and other required formalities. All companies have been asked to run a special campaign to install PNG connections in as many homes and commercial establishments as possible.The CS said that PNG connections should be extended to high-rise buildings under all urban development authorities and urban local bodies. For this, meetings should be held with resident welfare associations and building owners to encourage them to adopt PNG connections.“Provide PNG connections in place of LPG cylinders in police, paramilitary forces and educational institutions falling under the Exempted Category,” Goyal said.
