Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually inaugurated key natural gas-related projects on Tuesday. These include the launch of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply in Mangaldai and new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facilities in Tezpur.
Implemented by the North East Gas Distribution Company Limited (NEGDCL), these projects aim to increase the availability of clean fuel for households, commercial establishments, and vehicles across the state.
This expansion is expected to strengthen Assam’s energy infrastructure, reduce reliance on conventional fuels, and facilitate the state’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
Subsequently, the Chief Minister reviewed the operations of the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and assessed the progress of key projects in the power sector.
During the review, Sarma examined the state’s power generation capacity, peak-hour demand, and ongoing modernization efforts. He also reviewed measures to reduce Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses to ensure a reliable and affordable power supply across Assam.
The Chief Minister also took stock of the ongoing initiatives to strengthen power infrastructure and improve service delivery within the sector.
