New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- The Government is fast-tracking the expansion of the national gas grid to enhance the availability of and access to natural gas across the country, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said on Monday.

In written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, the Minister highlighted that the Government is implementing the 'One Nation, One Gas Grid' initiative.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised approximately 34,233 km of natural gas pipeline (NGPL) network, covering common carrier lines, spur lines, tie-in connections, and dedicated pipelines.

As of June 2025, a total of 25,429 km of the network became operational, while 10,459 km remain under various stages of constru...