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Rs 491 Crore Pipeline to Bring Clean Cooking Gas to Mizoram by 2028

The central government has allocated Rs 491 crore specifically for the Tripura-Mizoram natural gas pipeline project. This 119.5-km pipeline from Panisagar to Aizawl is part of the larger Rs 9,265 crore North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid. The project, executed by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, is 45% complete and is slated for finalization by December 2027. The Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited will then lay the local network to provide Piped Natural Gas connections to households in Aizawl for cooking by early 2028.

Key Points: Rs 491 Cr Tripura-Mizoram Gas Pipeline, PNG by 2028

  • Rs 491 cr for 119.5-km pipeline
  • PNG for cooking by early 2028
  • Part of Rs 9,265 cr NE grid
  • 45% of work already completed
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Centre allocates Rs 491 cr for Tripura-Mizoram gas pipeline; PNG supply by 2028 ​

Centre allocates Rs 491 crore for Tripura-Mizoram natural gas pipeline. PNG supply for cooking to begin in Aizawl by early 2028.

"the Centre has earmarked a total outlay of Rs 9,265 crore for the broader North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid - Mizoram Minister"

Aizawl, Feb 19

The Centre has allocated Rs 491 crore for the implementation of the Tripura-Mizoram natural gas pipeline project, Mizoram Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister B Lalchhanzova said on Thursday. ​

Replying to a query from opposition BJP MLA K. Beichhua in the Mizoram Assembly, the Minister informed that the Centre has earmarked a total outlay of Rs 9,265 crore for the broader North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid. ​

Of this amount, Rs 491 crore has been specifically designated for the 119.5-km pipeline stretch connecting northern Tripura's Panisagar to Aizawl to supply natural gas for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections meant primarily for cooking purposes. ​

He said the terminal station of the pipeline project will be at Sihhmui, about 21 km from Aizawl. The project is being executed by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), and around 45 per cent of the physical work has already been completed. ​

An official said that the entire work of this ambitious project is expected to be completed by December 2027. Once the pipeline installation up to Sihhmui is finalised, the government-owned Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL) will begin laying the local distribution network to provide PNG connections to households in Aizawl for cooking purposes. ​

Following IGGL's completion of the main pipeline, TNGCL will start providing PNG connections in Aizawl and Mamit districts, adjoining Tripura, bringing clean, convenient cooking fuel to people in the state by early 2028, he added. ​

TNGCL is one of Eastern India's fastest-growing natural gas distribution companies. Established on July 10, 1990, the company is a joint venture of GAIL (India) Ltd, Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, a Tripura government undertaking, and Assam Gas Company Ltd, a Government of Assam undertaking. ​

A company official said that TNGCL supplies eco-friendly, cost-effective natural gas to the domestic, commercial, industrial, and transport sectors across West Tripura and Gomati districts in Tripura.

The TNGCL has maintained an almost 100 per cent reliability record in gas supply, he said. Besides being the most reliable supplier of Piped Natural Gas (PNG), TNGCL was also the first company to set up Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Eastern India. ​

At present, over 50,000 vehicles across different categories in Tripura are running on environmentally friendly, cost-effective CNG, reflecting a major shift towards cleaner mobility. ​

The company also supplies PNG connections to thousands of households in West Tripura and Gomati districts for cooking purposes, contributing significantly to cleaner energy adoption in the region.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good step, but Rs 491 crore for 119 km? The cost seems very high. I hope there is strict monitoring so that every paisa is accounted for and the project finishes on time. We've seen too many delays in infrastructure projects.
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Rohit P
PNG by 2028 is a solid target. My relatives in Tripura have been using it for years and swear by it—saves money compared to LPG and no more last-minute cylinder panic! Hope the rollout in Aizawl is smooth. This will be a game-changer for the region's energy security.
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Sarah B
Connecting the Northeast with cleaner energy infrastructure is crucial for both development and the environment. The shift to CNG for vehicles mentioned here is also impressive. More such projects are needed across all states.
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Karthik V
As someone from the region, I welcome this. But the real test will be affordability for the common man. Will the connection charges and monthly tariffs be subsidised or kept low? That will decide how many households actually benefit.
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Michael C
A nearly 10,000 crore grid for the entire Northeast is a massive investment. This pipeline is just one part. If executed well, it can transform the energy landscape and attract industry to the region. Smart long-term planning.

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