Bengaluru (press release) : GAIL GAS has received in-principle approval from BBMP to set up Mega 300 TPD Compressed Bio Gas Plant which will produce Biogas from wet waste produced in the city. Vivek Wathodkar, Chief General Manager, GAIL GAS, Bengaluru wrote on 9th April 2021 to the BBMP seeking in-principle the proposal for setting up of Compressed Bio Gas plant in North Bengaluru. BBMP after deliberation has now granted the in-principle approval to GAIL GAS to setup 300 TPD Compressed Bio Gas plant. The plant will be built and operated by GAIL GAS at their own cos. The setting up of the CBG plant of this capacity will cost about 50-60 Crores Rupees. BBMP has assured to supply 300 TPD segregated organic wet waste and also assured to make available the land required for the plant. This Mega project will be a great step towards addressing the growing problem of ever growing waste generated daily in the city. This eco-friendly initiative will be an
support to the Government’s endeavor towards Clean Bengaluru and Swatch Bharat.
GAIL GAS already laying Gas pipeline network in Bengaluru and Dakshina Kannada Districts to supply eco-friendly and economic piped natural gas (PNG) to domestic households, commercial establishments, industries and Compressed Bio Gas (CNG) to transport vehicles. GAIL has earlier through the CSR initiatives supplied 18 CNG driven Dry Waste Collection vehicles to BBMP and also installed steel dustbins throughout the city.
GAIL GAS expressed gratitude for the whole hearted support received for all their initiatives from Government of Karnataka and BBMP, especially the Hon’ble Chief Secretary of Karnataka, Administrator BBMP and Hon’ble Chief Commissioner BBMP.
About GAIL Gas: GAIL Gas Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited – a Government of India Undertaking. GAIL GAS is authorized by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to implement City Gas Distribution Project in Bengaluru Urban and Rural district in year 2015. GAIL India Limited owns and operates the network of about 13,340 Kms of Natural Gas pipeline spread across the length and breath of the country.
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Rajnath Singh chairs IGoM meet, urges constant vigil over West Asia crisis
New Delhi (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasised the need for round-the-clock monitoring of the West Asia conflict and called for a calibrated response to deal with any eventuality to ensure that national interests remain protected.
Singh made the comments while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the situation in West Asia.
The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Power Minister Manohar Lal, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda, Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi and Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.
In view of the "uncertain situation", the defence minister underlined the importance of round-the-clock monitoring of the situation and the need to respond in a calibrated manner to deal with any eventuality, an official readout said.
He stressed on the need to leave no stone unturned to ensure that the people of the country face the minimum effect of the conflict, it said.
It was the second meeting of the IGoM after it was set up last month.
The IGoM was apprised of the measures being taken by the government in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict, Singh said on social media.
"We also deliberated upon the next steps to be taken by the government to mitigate any adverse impact arising due to the ongoing conflict," he said.
The defence ministry said in the readout said, "In the meeting, the seven empowered groups of secretaries briefed the IGoM on the steps being taken to tackle the situation."
"The IGoM was apprised about measures undertaken by the Ministry of Finance to address concerns arising due to global trade disruptions and provide relief and support to the industry, especially manufacturing, and bolster investor confidence," it said.
It listed measures including notification issued on Wednesday on full customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical products till June 30.
The ministry also mentioned announcement of a special one-time relief measure for eligible units in SEZs to sell manufactured goods in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at concessional customs duty rates to be effective from April 1 to March 31.
It also noted another notification issued by the Department of Revenue clarifying that the provisions of GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules) will not be invoked in respect of investments made prior to April 1, 2017.
"These measures will reduce cost pressures on downstream sectors including textiles, packaging and pharmaceuticals, facilitate supply stability in the country and provide requisite clarity for investors contemplating investments in India," the readout said.
Defence Minister Singh appreciated the government's decision to impose a 25 per cent cap on the monthly increase in aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic operations, with effect from April 1.
This step will help protect the people from sudden increase in fares, he said.
The government has accorded highest priority to domestic LPG supply, with refinery production enhanced to fully meet consumption requirements, according to the readout.
"The IGoM was informed that there have been no reports of dry-out at LPG distributorships, and delivery of domestic LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders continues as per the normal schedule. The temporary supply concerns arose due to instances of hoarding and black marketing, which triggered panic buying in certain areas," it said.
The ministers were informed that strict enforcement action is being undertaken, with raids being carried out across multiple states and Union territories to curb hoarding and black marketing of LPG, the ministry said in the readout.
Action has also been taken against some LPG distributors who engaged in malpractices, it said.
"To support migrant labour and low-consumption households, the government is ensuring adequate availability of 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders, and since March 23, over 4.3 lakh such cylinders have been sold. Special focus is being given to states where demand is higher," it said.
The IGoM was apprised that industrial requirements dependent on commercial LPG are being met, with over 80 per cent of pre-crisis supply levels being maintained to ensure continuity of operations.
"Special meetings have been held with ministries and stakeholders of different industries to understand their demand and meet their needs. Oil PSUs are ensuring continued supply of Auto LPG across the country," the readout noted.
"However, some supply constraints are being faced by private operators due to their procurement challenges, which is why lines are being observed at PSU auto LPG pumps. Wherever the autos are dual feed and can use petrol, they are being encouraged to use petrol," it said.
