**Executive Summary**
This document provides answers to questions raised in the Lok Sabha regarding the development of CNG stations, LPG subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), oil exploration plans, and renewable energy integration in Warangal, Telangana. The response details the progress of CNG station development, subsidy amounts for PMUY beneficiaries, information about nearby oil exploration, and renewable energy initiatives, including the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy. The report is dated December 11th, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **CNG Station Development:**
* Warangal is part of a GA authorized to Megha City Gas Distribution Private Limited for CGD network development.
* The CGD entity committed to establishing 12 CNG stations in the GA by 2028.
* As of September 30, 2025, 10 CNG stations have been established, exceeding the pro-rata MWP target of 7.
* **Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY):**
* PMUY aims to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from poor households.
* As of November 1, 2025, there are approximately 10.33 crore PMUY connections nationwide, including 0.42 lakh in Warangal (Telangana).
* The government provides a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (pro-rated for 5 kg connections) for up to 9 refills to PMUY consumers in FY 2025-26.
* **Oil Exploration:**
* There are no active OALP blocks in Warangal, Telangana.
* One active OALP block, CD-ONHP-2020/1 in the Cuddapah basin, operated by ONGC, is located approximately 350 km from Warangal and is currently in the exploration phase.
* **Renewable Energy Integration:**
* The Government of Telangana has notified the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy, 2025, for comprehensive renewable energy integration.
* The policy promotes grid-scale solar projects, decentralized solar plants, rooftop solarisation, Green Hydrogen ecosystem and EV charging infrastructure.
* As of December 9, 2025, 596 rooftop solar installations have been completed in Warangal under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).
* The Government is also promoting the production and utilization of renewable and biofuels like Ethanol, Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), and Green Hydrogen.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** *Megha City Gas Distribution Private Limited*
**Impact:** Required to meet the target of 12 CNG stations by 2028 in the Warangal GA.
**Action Required:** Continue establishing CNG stations as per the MWP schedule.
**Stakeholder:** *PMUY Beneficiaries in Warangal (Telangana)*
**Impact:** Continue to receive subsidized LPG cylinders (Rs. 300/- per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 9 refills in FY 2025-26).
**Action Required:** No specific action required; continue utilizing subsidized LPG as per the scheme.
**Stakeholder:** *ONGC*
**Impact:** Currently operating the OALP block CD-ONHP-2020/1 (Cuddapah basin).
**Action Required:** Continue exploration activities in the OALP block.
**Stakeholder:** *Government of Telangana*
**Impact:** Requires to execute the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy, 2025.
**Action Required:** Implement the policy by promoting various renewable energy initiatives, including grid-scale solar projects, rooftop solarisation, Green Hydrogen ecosystem and Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): A scheme to provide deposit-free Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to women from poor households.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB): The regulator that authorizes entities for the development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks.
Warangal: The city and district in Telangana that is the subject of the parliamentary question regarding CNG stations and LPG subsidies.
Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy, 2025: A policy by the Government of Telangana focusing on the integration of renewable energy.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY): A scheme for rooftop solar installations.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2007
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11th December, 2025
DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF CNG STATIONS IN WARANGAL
2007. DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:
पेट(cid:332)ोिलयम और (cid:366)ाकृ ितक गैस मं(cid:361)ी
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:
(a) the progress of development and expansion of CNG stations network in Warangal;
(b) the subsidies provided for LPG under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Warangal;
(c) whether there are any oil exploration plans near Warangal and if so, the details thereof;
and
(d) whether there are any plans for renewable energy integration in Warangal driven by push
for green energy and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
पेट(cid:332)ोिलयम और (cid:366)ाकृ ितक गैस मं(cid:361)ालय म(cid:336) रा(cid:475)मं(cid:361)ी
((cid:373)ी सुरेश गोपी)
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SURESH GOPI)
(a) Establishment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations is part of the development of
City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network and the same is carried out by the CGD entities
authorized by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) as per their
Minimum Work Programme (MWP). After the completion of the 12/12A CGD bidding
round, PNGRB has authorized entities for development of CGD network in 307 Geographical
Areas (GAs), covering the entire mainland area for the development of CGD network across
the country.
Warangal is part of Jangaon, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mahabubabad, Warangal Urban &
Warangal Rural Districts GA, which has been authorised by PNGRB to M/s. Megha City Gas
Distribution Private Limited for the development of CGD network in September, 2018. As
per the MWP, CGD entity has committed to establish 12 CNG stations in the GA by 2028.
As on 30.09.2025, the authorised entity has established 10 CNG stations against the pro-rata
MWP target of 7 CNG stations in the GA.
(b) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in May, 2016 with an objective to
provide deposit free Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connection to adult women from poor
households across the country. As on 01.11.2025, there are about 10.33 crore PMUY
connections across the country including 0.42 lakh in Warangal (Telangana).
To make LPG more affordable to PMUY consumers and ensure sustained usage of LPG by
them, in May 2022 Government started a targeted subsidy of Rs.200/- per 14.2 kg cylinder
(and proportionately pro-rated for 5 Kg connections) to the PMUY consumers. In October
2023, Government increased the targeted subsidy to Rs.300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (and
proportionately pro-rated for 5 Kg connections).For FY 2025-26, Government is providing targeted subsidy of Rs.300/- per 14.2 kg cylinder
for upto 9 refills of 14.2 Kg cylinder (and proportionately pro-rated for 5 Kg connections) to
the PMUY consumers across the country including beneficiaries in Warangal District,
Telangana.
(c)Warangal is located in the state of Telangana, where no active OALP block is presently
available. However, one active OALP block CD-ONHP-2020/1 in Cuddapah basin awarded
under OALP Round-VI is situated approximately 350 km from Warangal. The block is
operated by ONGC and currently in exploration phase.
(d) The Government of Telangana has informed that they have notified the Telangana Clean
and Green Energy Policy, 2025. The policy envisages comprehensive integration of
renewable energy by promoting grid-scale solar projects, decentralized ground-mounted solar
plants by women self-help groups, farmers and local bodies and rooftop solarisation of
households, government educational institutions and other government buildings. This policy
also aims to promote the establishment of Green Hydrogen ecosystem; enhance Electric
vehicle charging and battery swapping infrastructure as part of the broader renewable energy
transition.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has informed that under the PM Surya Ghar Muft
Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), as on 09.12.2025, a total of 596 rooftop solar installations has
been completed in the district of Warangal.
Additionally, the Government have also taken various steps towards creating a green energy
ecosystem across the country through production and utilization of various renewable and
biofuels like Ethanol, Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), Green Hydrogen etc.
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