Energy Transition
Revised CGD Bidding Rules: How New PNGRB Norms Will Decide When Piped Gas Reaches India's Smaller Cities
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has revised its bidding framework for City Gas Distribution network licences, directly shaping the pace at which piped natural gas and CNG infrastructure reaches India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The new norms recalibrate financial eligibility, work programme commitments, and performance guarantees to attract serious bidders while ensuring last-mile delivery obligations are honoured.
MoPNG's Revised LPG Subsidy Framework: Welfare or Fiscal Fix?
MoPNG has recalibrated its PAHAL DBT mechanism for LPG subsidies. Nation Builders examines whether the revision improves targeting for BPL households or quietly shifts the fiscal burden.
GOBARDHAN: Cabinet Approves ₹23,731 Crore Compressed Biogas Scheme
India's Union Cabinet has approved GOBARDHAN, a ₹23,731 crore national scheme to convert organic waste into Compressed Biogas, boosting rural incomes and energy security.
Gujarat Anchors India's Green Hydrogen Ambition with 5 GW Cluster
A ₹1.2 lakh crore green hydrogen and ammonia cluster is being developed at Kutch, targeting export markets in Japan and the EU.
National Smart Grid Mission Crosses 8 Crore Prepaid Meter Installations
Distribution utilities complete phase-2 rollout, cutting AT&C losses to under 12% in participating states.