*Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is a safe, convenient, and continuous supply of methane ( ) gas delivered directly to households and industries via a pipeline network. Unlike LPG cylinders, PNG is lighter than air, generally more affordable, and eliminates the need for manual booking or storage, making it a preferred cleaner fuel for cooking and water heating. Key Characteristics & Advantages Composition: Primarily Methane ( ), making it cleaner-burning than LPG. Supply System: Supplied directly to the kitchen or factory through a network of metallic/polyethylene pipes, requiring no cylinder storage space. Safety: Lighter than air, meaning it disperses easily if a leak occurs, unlike heavy LPG which sinks. Cost & Convenience: Typically more cost-effective than LPG and offers uninterrupted 24/7 supply without manual booking. Usage: Widely used in residential kitchens, restaurants, and various industrial applications. *PNG vs. LPG Key Differences Storage: LPG is stored in liquid form in portable cylinders; PNG is gaseous and piped directly. Fuel Composition: LPG consists of propane and butane; PNG is mostly methane. Safety: PNG is safer due to its light weight, which allows it to disperse quickly, while LPG vapours can accumulate at floor level. *Latest Developments (2026) Mandatory Switching: In many areas of India, households are required to shift to PNG from LPG. Government rules now indicate that LPG supply will be cut off 3 months after a PNG connection is made available to a household. Infrastructure Growth: The goal is to reach 5 crore (50 million) domestic PNG connections by 2030, reducing reliance on expensive, transported cylinder gas, reports Source: Domestically, PNG comes from gas fields like the KG basin, Assam, and Tripura... ✍️🇮🇳🙌 * #📖జనరల్ ఇన్ఫర్మేషన్👩‍💼 #📚ప్రభుత్వ పథకాలు #💪పాజిటీవ్ స్టోరీస్ #🗞ప్రభుత్వ సమాచారం📻 #🤩మేడ్‌ ఇన్‌ ఇండియా🇮🇳