PM Modi lays foundation stone for a city gas distribution project in Alipurduar, West Bengal, aiming to boost clean energy access and regional development. Watch the live updates.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a ₹1,010 crore city gas distribution (CGD) project in West Bengal’s Alipurduar district, emphasizing that the state’s progress is vital to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the construction of CNG stations will play a key role in expanding green fuel services across the country. Emphasizing the government’s commitment, he said, “The central government is consistently accelerating infrastructure development, promoting innovation, and increasing investment in West Bengal. The development of West Bengal is crucial to India’s overall progress.
“India is progressing steadily toward becoming a developed nation, and West Bengal’s active participation is crucial to this journey,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address in Alipurduar. He emphasized that the development of Bengal is a key pillar in building India’s future.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lays Foundation Stone for City Gas Distribution Project in West Bengal
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in the Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal. Valued at over ₹1,010 crore, the project is set to significantly boost energy infrastructure in the region. It aims to supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to more than 2.5 lakh households, over 100 commercial establishments and industries, and provide Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles through the development of approximately 19 CNG stations. The initiative aligns with the Minimum Work Program (MWP) targets set by the government to promote cleaner and more efficient fuel alternatives.
TMC Alleges Centre Withholding ₹1.7 Lakh Crore Ahead of PM Modi’s Bengal Visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday alleged that the central government is holding back over ₹1.7 lakh crore in funds owed to the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for a gas distribution project and address a public rally in Alipurduar on Thursday.
Welcoming the Prime Minister’s visit to Bengal, Trinamool Congress deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, Sagarika Ghose, released a video message stating, “We welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bengal. However, we would also like to remind him that the central government still owes Bengal ₹1.7 lakh crore.
She asked, “Will the Prime Minister inform the people of Bengal when these funds will be released to the state, and explain why they are being withheld?” The TMC leader further alleged that the Centre was discriminating against states governed by non-NDA parties.
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