Madhya Pradesh Government has issued a critical ultimatum to residents and businesses to switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) within next three months or risk losing your LPG connection. Following directives from the Government of India, Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput announced that LPG supplies may be discontinued for domestic and commercial consumers in areas where PNG infrastructure is already operational. According to officials, this major policy shift aims to streamline energy distribution and move urban centres towards a more stable, piped network. 4,547 LPG cylinders seized While pushing for PNG transition, the State has simultaneously launched a heavy-handed enforcement drive to clean up existing fuel market. Authorities have already seized 4,547 LPG cylinders during raids across 2,939 locations to combat black marketing and hoarding. The crackdown did not stop at gas agencies; officials also conducted rigorous inspections of 764 petrol pumps (retail outlets) across the State. These actions have resulted in 14 FIRs being filed against violators, signalling a zero-tolerance policy towards fuel irregularities. Three-month campaign to connect every household near an existing pipeline To ensure the transition is as smooth as possible, the State administration is working on a ‘war footing’.

 

Upper Chief Secretary Rashmi Arun Shami has directed a special three-month campaign to connect every household that sits near an existing pipeline. To cut through red tape, the Government is now granting permissions to lay pipelines within just 24 hours of an application. Special camps involving the district administration, municipal corporations, and oil companies will be set up in various neighborhoods to help citizens sign up on the spot. 5 kg cylinders readily available for small businesses and students The government is ensuring that the energy shift does not leave most vulnerable behind. Minister Rajput has directed that street vendors and small businesses must continue to receive commercial cylinders according to a set priority list so their livelihoods remain unaffected. Additionally, for migrant labourers and students who may not have permanent addresses for PNG, oil companies are making 5kg cylinders readily available to ensure they have consistent access to cooking fuel. A move towards ‘Green’ and secure energy Minister Rajput reassured consumers that PNG is ‘completely safe’ and eliminates hassle of booking or waiting for cylinder deliveries. Beyond gas, the State is also activating 136 biogas plants across 44 districts and encouraging the use of solar cookers and induction stoves. High-density areas, including police colonies and industrial zones, are being prioritised for the first wave of mandatory PNG shifts to set a standard for the rest of the State.