Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Assam witnessed a significant boost in its energy infrastructure with the inauguration of domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply and CNG projects in Mangaldai and Tezpur by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 18, 2026. The initiative included PNG connections for households, CNG stations to improve fuel accessibility, and industrial gas supply to Patanjali Ayurved Limited. The Tezpur PNG network already serves more than 1,400 households and is expected to expand further. The project supports India's objective of reducing LPG imports, utilising locally produced natural gas more effectively, conserving foreign exchange, and enhancing long-term energy security across Assam.