Efforts on to provide domestic gas pipeline connections in Aizawl: CM

 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma today said that efforts are underway to provide domestic gas pipeline connections in Aizawl. Inaugurating the fortnight-long Oil and Gas Conservation Awareness Campaign, Saksham 2025–26, organized by Indian Oil Corporation Limited in Aizawl, the Chief Minister said the pipeline construction is progressing steadily from Tripura. Highlighting initiatives taken by the government to improve the oil and gas sector in Mizoram, the Chief Minister said that the State Government continues to pursue enhanced exploration activities for oil and gas beneath Mizoram’s soil. In addition, significant efforts are being made to harness the State’s green energy potential, in line with the campaign’s focus on sustainable development, he said.

B. Lalchhanzova, Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, was also present. The campaign is being observed under the theme “Conserve Oil, Go Green.” In his address, Lalchhanzova said that the government is making concerted efforts to ensure uninterrupted gas supply. The Mualkhang Gas Bottling Plant is currently being upgraded, with construction works in progress. To prevent difficulties caused by disruptions in oil supply in the past, the government is also working towards establishing an Oil Depot. He further stated that since oil and gas are daily necessities, distributors play a crucial role in public service and urged them to continue working with dedication so that citizens do not face inconvenience.

The inaugural function was chaired by Z. Lhungdhim, DGM (LPG-E) and State Level Coordinator, while Lalhruaitluanga, Managing Director, MIZOFED, delivered the vote of thanks and concluded the programmer. During the Saksham campaign period, awareness programmers on oil and gas conservation will be conducted through various activities. According to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), Government of India, during 2024–25, Mizoram consumed 119.20 thousand metric tonnes of diesel (HSD), 58.83 thousand metric tonnes of petrol, and 34.6 thousand metric tonnes of LPG. At present, Mizoram has 60 LPG distributors and 115 petrol pumps (retail outlets). As per VAHAN data, approximately 4,22,661 vehicles are registered in the State.