A high-level roundtable meeting was convened by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to accelerate PNG network expansion and ensure essential services in urban areas.
An ambitious target of providing 50 lakh (5 million) new PNG connections was set during the meeting.
Key challenges identified included delays in municipal permissions, high right-of-way charges, and the need for single-window clearance systems.
State governments and urban local bodies agreed to streamline approval processes and rationalize charges to expedite PNG network expansion.