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Rajasthan Cabinet clears City Gas Distribution Policy-2025 to promote clean energy access

Rajasthan Cabinet clears City Gas Distribution Policy-2025 to promote clean energy access

Time of India16-07-2025
The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, held a meeting on Monday at the Chief Minister's Office and approved several key decisions aimed at encouraging planned urban development, promoting medical tourism, advancing the energy sector including renewable energy, and enhancing employee welfare.
A significant decision among these was the approval of the Rajasthan City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy-2025, which seeks to strengthen the gas-based energy framework within the state.
Minister Sumit Godara informed that the Rajasthan City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy-2025 has been approved to promote a gas-based economy. The policy is designed to facilitate the supply of clean, safe, and
environment-friendly natural gas
to the general public while helping to reduce carbon emissions across the state.
He stated that the implementation of this policy will lead to increased investment in the infrastructure for City Gas Distribution (CGD). It will also support the expansion of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) networks, particularly in small towns and urban areas that currently lack access to such facilities.
To streamline the regulatory process, the policy introduces simplified and time-bound procedures for CGD companies. It focuses on easing the processes for obtaining permissions, land allocation, and government approvals required to set up and operate gas infrastructure in Rajasthan.
By making these steps more efficient, the policy aims to remove bureaucratic delays and promote a more business-friendly environment for investors and energy companies.
Single-window system in place
As part of the implementation mechanism, the policy also mandates the development of a dedicated CGD portal. This digital platform will serve as a single-window system to manage all applications, track approval status, and provide necessary information to stakeholders. The portal is expected to improve transparency, accountability, and operational speed in handling CGD-related activities.
The
Rajasthan City Gas Distribution Policy-2025
will remain in effect until March 31, 2029, or until another policy is introduced to replace it. This five-year validity gives the government a framework for mid-term review and course correction, if needed.
The policy supports the state's broader goal of transitioning to cleaner sources of energy and reducing its dependence on conventional fossil fuels. It is aligned with national-level objectives of expanding the use of natural gas in residential, industrial, and transportation sectors.
By increasing access to natural gas, especially in regions previously underserved, the policy is expected to bring multiple benefits—environmental sustainability, public health improvements, and economic investment in energy infrastructure.
In conclusion, the approval of the CGD Policy-2025 marks a step forward in Rajasthan's clean energy agenda. It creates a clear pathway for expanding natural gas infrastructure, simplifies processes for companies, and lays the groundwork for cleaner urban energy consumption across the state.
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