Tuesday, December 21 2004 15:06 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: The entire waiting list for LPG connection will be wiped out by month-end, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar assured the Rajya Sabha today (Dec 21, 2004).

Answering supplementaries during the Question Hour, he said the waiting list would be wiped out by Dec 31, 2004.

CNG: Government is encouraging use of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) as an environment-friendly fuel in cities with high levels of pollution, Aiyar said in reply to another question.

CNG, as an auto fuel, will be introduced in a phased manner in different polluted cities, subject to availability of natural gas and gas transmission infrastructure, he added.