TNGCL now supplying CNG to over 50,000 vehicles in Tripura: CM

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the use of CNG creates a healthy environment and that TNGCL is currently supplying fuel to more than 50,000 vehicles in the state.

Dr Saha said that initiatives have been taken to build CNG stations in Fatikchhara and Bodhjangnagar, and that the current government of the state is working to solve the basic problems of the people.

Dr Saha said this while inaugurating TNGCL's CNG station in Khilpara of Udaipur under Gomati district on Wednesday.

Speaking at the event, Dr Saha said that CNG has special acceptance all over the world.

“It is an environment-friendly fuel. Its popularity is increasing with the progress of civilization and improvement in technology. These must be present in any developed country or city. The CNG station that started its journey in Khilpara today will work as a mother station. From here, it will be gradually supplied to other places as well. I thank the TNGCL authorities for implementing this work. They have plans to open CNG stations not only in Agartala or Udaipur, but also in other places in the state,” said Dr Saha.

In the discussion, the Chief Minister said that to take the state towards progress, clean energy is needed.

“Since 2018, Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL) has added about 31 CNG stations in Tripura. CNG stations have now started in many places in the state. And due to this CNG, air pollution will be reduced to a great extent. This will make it possible to save money. The use of CNG creates a healthy environment. Currently, TNGCL is supplying fuel to more than 50,000 vehicles in the state,” he said.

The Chief Minister also said that auto drivers, taxi owners, and private vehicle owners will benefit from the inauguration of this CNG station.

“The increase in CNG stations will benefit the people. Now people have trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People's trust in our current government in Tripura is also increasing. Today, about 8 crore rupees have been spent to start CNG stations. Initiatives have been taken to build CNG stations in Fatikchhara and Bodhjangnagar. TNGCL is making arrangements to upgrade the CNG stations in Edinagar and Barjala,” he said.

Two plots of land have been given for CNG stations in Mohanpur. Necessary steps will be taken after discussions with TNGCL to set up CNG stations at Khayerpur-Amtali bypass, Bagma, Amarpur, and Ampi.

The event was attended by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, Gomati District Sabhadhipati Debal Debroy, MLA Abhishek Debroy, MLA Jitendra Majumder, Udaipur Municipal Council Chairman Shital Chandra Majumder, Gomati District Magistrate Rinku Lather, Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar K, TNGCL MD Pralay Patra, and other public representatives and dignitaries.