The Indian Army organized a collaborative webinar at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, aiming to transition 41 Army Stations to PNG during FY 2026–27 and expand further. The event gathered stakeholders from the Indian Army, government agencies, PNGRB, DEFENCE ESTATES ORGANISATION, Military Engineer Services, and CGD entities.
The webinar, titled 'PNG Transition Webinar-2026,' was organized on September 1, 2026, at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt. The event aimed to accelerate the transition of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across feasible Army establishments. Key stakeholders from various organizations participated, including the Indian Army, Government agencies, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Defence Estates Organisation, Military Engineer Services, and City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities.
The Indian Army plans to convert 41 Army Stations to PNG during FY 2026–27, with further expansion to other feasible establishments. During the event, the Indian Army PNG Guide was released, offering a common reference covering administrative, technical, safety, and implementation requirements for a structured transition.
The webinar addressed policy, regulatory, statutory, land, works, technical, safety, accounting, and reimbursement aspects of the transition. Sessions also covered CGD readiness, station-level implementation experience, and safety requirements. The webinar concluded with a reaffirmation of the Indian Army's commitment to achieving a safe, efficient, and sustainable transition to PNG across the Indian Army.
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