The Gujarat government will increase the number of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in the state to 300 from the present 120 as part of its initiatives to promote clean fuel, Minister of State for Energy and Petrochemicals Saurabh Patel said here Saturday.
Speaking at the concluding day of the 'Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight' (OGCF-2009) campaign, Patel said: "Eco-friendliness of natural gas is beyond doubt. As the demand is increasing, the number of CNG stations in the state would be increased to 300 to fight global warming."
The OGCF, a nationwide campaign jointly carried out by the state-run Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and public sector oil companies for promoting fuel efficiency in the country, began Jan 15 and concluded Saturday.
The event is being organised every year since 1991.
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Gujarat euphoric over Nano relocation
Farmers at Sanand village in Gujarat burst crackers and distributed sweets Tuesday evening, welcoming the Tata Motors' decision to relocate the Rs.15-billion Nano car project to the state.
Alongside, corporate Gujarat also rejoiced.
"It is a matter of great pleasure that Mr Ratan Tata's prestigious Nano car will roll out from Gujarat," said Parimal Nathwani, Reliance Industries Ltd president for corporate affairs and Rajya Sabha member.
"It is a decisive stamp on Gujarat's overall image of a vibrant and investor-friendly state," he said in an official statement here.
He also said the Tatas and Gujarat were inseparable because of the group's presence in Mithapur, near Dwarka in Gujarat, for several decades through a Tata Chemicals plant there.
Added Vinai Saxena, director at Dholera Port and SEZ Ltd: "The pullout of the Nano project from Bengal proves that Gujarat is in a state of democratic harmony, industrial peace and development. The Mamata (Banerjee) and Medha (Patkar) factors that irresponsibly affect national development do not affect Gujarat."
Similarly, Sunil Parekh, advisor to Zydus Cadilla Group, said he was "truly euphoric".
"The project will add 10,000 additional jobs with Tata himself investing Rs.2,000 crore (Rs.20 billion). It will benefit other vendors too. It will give huge boost to ancillaries industry," Parekh said.
According to him, the Nano project would put Ahmedabad on the world map. "Foreigners will say, 'Oh, you come from where Nano is manufactured?'," Parekh said. "Gujarat's bureaucracy is well tuned to business development."
Y.K. Alagh, former central minister and chairman of Institute of Rural Management at Anand, said both north and central Gujarat would progress. "This will bring in technological innovations as Nano is a new technological project," he said.
Rajkot Engineering Association president Bhavesh Patel also welcomed the development, saying the near 2,000 big and 7,000 small casting and machining industries in Rajkot and Saurashtra would benefit.
"It is a day of rejoicing for trade circles," added Hitesh Baghdai, president of the Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Alongside, corporate Gujarat also rejoiced.
"It is a matter of great pleasure that Mr Ratan Tata's prestigious Nano car will roll out from Gujarat," said Parimal Nathwani, Reliance Industries Ltd president for corporate affairs and Rajya Sabha member.
"It is a decisive stamp on Gujarat's overall image of a vibrant and investor-friendly state," he said in an official statement here.
He also said the Tatas and Gujarat were inseparable because of the group's presence in Mithapur, near Dwarka in Gujarat, for several decades through a Tata Chemicals plant there.
Added Vinai Saxena, director at Dholera Port and SEZ Ltd: "The pullout of the Nano project from Bengal proves that Gujarat is in a state of democratic harmony, industrial peace and development. The Mamata (Banerjee) and Medha (Patkar) factors that irresponsibly affect national development do not affect Gujarat."
Similarly, Sunil Parekh, advisor to Zydus Cadilla Group, said he was "truly euphoric".
"The project will add 10,000 additional jobs with Tata himself investing Rs.2,000 crore (Rs.20 billion). It will benefit other vendors too. It will give huge boost to ancillaries industry," Parekh said.
According to him, the Nano project would put Ahmedabad on the world map. "Foreigners will say, 'Oh, you come from where Nano is manufactured?'," Parekh said. "Gujarat's bureaucracy is well tuned to business development."
Y.K. Alagh, former central minister and chairman of Institute of Rural Management at Anand, said both north and central Gujarat would progress. "This will bring in technological innovations as Nano is a new technological project," he said.
Rajkot Engineering Association president Bhavesh Patel also welcomed the development, saying the near 2,000 big and 7,000 small casting and machining industries in Rajkot and Saurashtra would benefit.
"It is a day of rejoicing for trade circles," added Hitesh Baghdai, president of the Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
'Tata's Gujarat deal will strengthen auto industry'
The Indian auto industry has welcomed Tata Motors' decision to set up Nano small car plant in Gujarat, saying the deal has reinforced the confidence of the industry.
“The Gujarat deal has reinforced the confidence that the Indian automobile sector is poised for steady growth and is seen as the next global destination for international automobile manufacturers," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) director general Dilip Chenoy said Tuesday.
“It may emerge as a major factor that could change the current negative sentiment in the automotive industry. Almost all auto manufacturers are strengthening their manufacturing base that will further contribute to the strong growth of the auto industry in India,” Chenoy said in a statement.
It also brings out clearly that India as a country has the ability to withstand any socio-economic threat and would further help in attracting foreign investments in India, he added.
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) director general Chandrajit Banerjee said Gujarat was one of the most investor-friendly states with an impeccable record of industrial relations,"
“The CII is working closely with the government of Gujarat to promote further industrialisation of the state through the 'Vibrant Gujarat' initiative, by highlighting the superior infrastructure, industrial climate and efficient governance in the state,” Banerjee said in a statement.
"CII is delighted that Nano has found a home in such a state,” Banerjee added.
“The Gujarat deal has reinforced the confidence that the Indian automobile sector is poised for steady growth and is seen as the next global destination for international automobile manufacturers," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) director general Dilip Chenoy said Tuesday.
“It may emerge as a major factor that could change the current negative sentiment in the automotive industry. Almost all auto manufacturers are strengthening their manufacturing base that will further contribute to the strong growth of the auto industry in India,” Chenoy said in a statement.
It also brings out clearly that India as a country has the ability to withstand any socio-economic threat and would further help in attracting foreign investments in India, he added.
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) director general Chandrajit Banerjee said Gujarat was one of the most investor-friendly states with an impeccable record of industrial relations,"
“The CII is working closely with the government of Gujarat to promote further industrialisation of the state through the 'Vibrant Gujarat' initiative, by highlighting the superior infrastructure, industrial climate and efficient governance in the state,” Banerjee said in a statement.
"CII is delighted that Nano has found a home in such a state,” Banerjee added.
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