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towards long-term energy security as India faces economic uncertainties due to the prolonged West Asia
war.

4. Government notified amendment to LPG control order to facilitate consumers opting for PNG
connections

The Government of India has notified the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution)
Amendment Order, 2026, on 25th May, 2026.The amendment aims to provide additional relaxation and
convenience to domestic LPG consumers who subsequently obtain Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections.

? Under the amended provisions, LPG consumers who have PNG connections as well shall have the
following options:

o Consumers may apply for termination of the LPG connection within 30 (thirty) days of
obtaining PNG connection; or

o Consumers may obtain a transfer voucher for future restoration of LPG connection in a
non-PNG area.

? This amendment provides significant relief and flexibility to consumers who may subsequently
shift to areas where PNG infrastructure may not be feasible.

? The provision is particularly beneficial for transferable employees, migrant households, tenants,
students, and/or families shifting to non-PNG areas.

5. India’s Clean Energy Push Anchored in Aatmanirbharta, says Shri Pralhad Joshi at CII Summit

In a strong articulation of India’s evolving development paradigm, Union Minister for New and Renewable
Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi, underscored that the
country’s clean energy transition is no longer confined to climate commitments but is now central to
shaping India’s industrial competitiveness, trade positioning, and long-term economic resilience.

Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, the Minister highlighted that India’s journey towards
500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity is simultaneously laying the foundation for a globally competitive,
innovation-driven and Aatmanirbhar energy ecosystem.

Shri Joshi stated that the concept of Aatmanirbharta has evolved into a globally recognised framework for
resilient and sustainable growth. He noted that India’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic,
particularly through the Vaccine Maitri initiative, demonstrated how domestic capability can complement
global responsibility. He further highlighted that India’s digital public infrastructure, including UPI, has set
global benchmarks, while defence manufacturing exports such as BrahMos missiles and LCA Tejas aircraft
reflect growing technological self-reliance. “Aatmanirbharta is not about isolation; it is about confidence,
capability and global competitiveness,” he emphasised.

The Minister noted that just days ago, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had made seven
appeals to citizens, encouraging more responsible and Aatmanirbhar ways of living and working. He said

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