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crisis of the Russia–Ukraine War, and now another Self-Reliance in the
major war is ongoing. This conflict has pushed the Energy Sector
entire world into a serious energy crisis. A time of crisis, LPG Connections in Country
in many ways, is a test for the entire nation. The Govern-
ment of India is also leaving no stone unturned to deal
with this crisis. The government is making efforts at dif- 33 Crores
ferent levels. In recent days, I have discussed this issue 14 Crores More Than a Two fold Increase
with the top leaders of several countries around the
world. Continuous efforts are also being made to over-
come the obstacles that have emerged in supply chains. 2014 2026
Situations must be handled with peace and patience. n Bottling capacity doubled in 11 years; distribution
By strengthening public trust and raising awareness centres increased from 13,000 to 25,000.
among citizens, we must move forward together – and
in this, everyone has a role to play. n In 2014, there were 4 LNG terminals; that
number has since doubled.
TOWARDS NEXT CHAPTER OF REFORMS n Gas pipeline network spanned approximately
Today, India is undertaking “Next-Generation 3,500 kilometres; it has now been expanded to
Reforms”—it has truly boarded the “Reforms Express”. cover 10,000 kilometres.
There was a time when many tasks and decisions in n 60% of LPG is imported; import terminal
India were considered “next to impossible”; today, India capacity at major ports has been expanded.
is taking precisely those decisions.
n It was once said that abrogating Article 370 was Piped Gas Facilities...
impossible; today, the wall of Article 370 in Jammu & n Prior to 2014, only 2.5 to 2.6 million households
Kashmir has crumbled. had access to PNG; today, it exceeds 12.5 million.

n Connecting every citizen in the country to the banking n In 2014, 1 million CNG-powered vehicles in the
system seemed impossible; today, over 50 crore (500 country; today, there are over 7 million.
million) Jan Dhan accounts have been opened.
n Over the past decade, City Gas Distribution
n Abolishing Triple Talaq seemed impossible; today, our (CGD) networks have been established across
Muslim sisters have been liberated from this injustice. more than 600 districts nationwide.

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