The Government of Rajasthan has intensified its efforts to transform urban areas into LPG Free Zones. Chief Secretary Mr. V. Srinivas, while chairing the State-Level City Gas Distribution (CGD) Committee meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday, set a target for the 13 CGD entities in the state to issue 43,000 new Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connections within the next 45 days.

Target: 1,000 Connections Per Day

The Chief Secretary issued strict directives to ensure that, on average, one thousand households are linked to the gas pipeline network every day until the end of June. Key strategies discussed in the meeting include:

• Infrastructure Optimization: Areas where the pipeline infrastructure is already developed must be prioritized, and residents should be issued connections immediately.
• Awareness Campaigns: Agencies are tasked with educating citizens about the 24/7 availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of DPNG through social media and local outreach camps.
• Skilled Manpower: Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) have been directed to provide a list of 5,000 trained plumbers to Rajasthan State Gas to expedite the installation process after a brief orientation.

Current Status in the State

The review meeting highlighted the current progress of natural gas distribution in Rajasthan:

• CNG Stations: Currently, 490 CNG stations are operational across the state.
• Industrial & Commercial: A total of 1,380 industrial and commercial units have been connected to the grid.
• Domestic Connections: So far, 1.53 lakh (153,000) households in the state have transitioned to DPNG.

Moving Towards LPG Free Zones

Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum), Ms. Aparna Arora, instructed agencies to identify specific clusters where 100% shifting is feasible. This will allow the government to formally declare those areas as ‘LPG Free Zones’ in accordance with Central Government guidelines.

Mr. Vinay Patni, Managing Director of RSGL, shared that specialized workshops for plumbers are being organized in Kota in coordination with ITIs to ensure both employment for youth and a steady supply of human resources for the agencies.

The meeting was attended by senior officials including ACS (Home) Mr. Bhaskar Sawant, ACS (Urban Development) Mr. Alok Gupta, and representatives from all 13 CGD entities.

Disclaimer: This news report is based on the official press note and administrative directives from the State-Level CGD Committee meeting. The rules, fees, and availability of DPNG connections are subject to the norms of the authorized gas distribution agency in the respective area. For more details, contact your local distribution office. This article is for informational purposes only.

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The Government of Rajasthan has commenced the new financial year 2026-27 on a strong fiscal note. During a review meeting of the Finance (Revenue) Department held at the Government Secretariat, chaired by Chief Secretary Mr. V. Srinivas, the state’s economic performance was detailed. According to the data, the state earned a total revenue of ₹11,235 crore in April 2026 alone, marking a significant annual growth of 15.71% compared to the same month last year.

Performance Across Key Revenue Sectors

The meeting highlighted impressive growth figures across various tax categories, signaling a robust and recovering economy:

• GST Collection: Goods and Services Tax (GST) contributed ₹4,749 crore in April 2026, a record-breaking annual increase of 29.68% compared to April 2025.
• Value Added Tax (VAT): Revenue from VAT stood at ₹2,008 crore, an increase of 11.85% over the previous year.
• Registration and Stamps: This sector collected ₹1,121 crore, registering a massive jump of 31.68% compared to April 2025.

Curbing Tax Evasion with AI and Technology

The Chief Secretary emphasized that the state is leveraging cutting-edge technology to make the revenue collection process more transparent, accountable, and effective.

• AI-Driven Tax Intelligence System: An advanced overarching AI-driven system is being deployed for the real-time identification of fraudulent taxpayers.
• Accountability: Revenue officers have been directed to work with seamless inter-departmental coordination to ensure transparency in every step of the collection process.

Future Outlook and Strategic Goals

For the financial year 2026-27, the state has set a total budget estimate of ₹1,91,103 crore. The Chief Secretary expressed confidence that the Excise Policy 2025 would further accelerate revenue growth. Furthermore, all departments have been strictly instructed to prioritize the recovery of outstanding revenue arrears.

The high-level meeting was attended by senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary (Mines & Petroleum) Ms. Aparna Arora, Principal Secretary (Finance) Mr. Vaibhav Galriya, and Commercial Tax Commissioner Ms. Anandhi, among others.

Disclaimer: This news report is based on official data and press statements from the review meeting of the Finance Department, Government of Rajasthan. Revenue figures are provisional and subject to change following final audits. This article is for informational purposes only.

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