What are the objectives of the National PNG Drive 3.0? | Explained
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has launched 'National PNG Drive 3.0' to expand piped natural gas connections to 50 lakh households by 2027. The initiative aims to promote cleaner energy and reduce reliance on LPG.
Why it matters
The drive is a key component of India's energy transition strategy to meet net-zero commitments and improve domestic fuel access.
The story so far: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), along with city-gas distributors and oil-marketing companies, on Thursday (October 1, 2026) launched the National PNG Drive 3.0 with the target of enrolling 50 lakh domestic-piped natural gas (D-PNG) connections by the end of the fiscal year 2027. The broader objective is to accelerate the adoption of piped natural gas, facilitate transition from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to PNG and further ensure the existing infrastructure for PNG is effectively utilised to attain these objectives.
The government’s objective for promoting piped natural gas across consumer segments primarily rested on spurring access to cleaner fuels and increasing the role of natural gas in the national energy basket.
This directly aligns with India’s broader net-zero commitments and sustainable development goals, as well as ensuring access to cleaner, reliable and sustainable energy, it had stated.
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