The Indradhanush Gas Grid project in Tripura is likely to miss its pipeline-laying target for March, with officials pointing to land-related issues, difficult terrain and prolonged rainfall as the main reasons for the delay.
Under the project, a 253-kilometre gas pipeline was scheduled to be laid across the state by the end of this month. Once completed, the pipeline is expected to supply CNG and LPG to different parts of Tripura and strengthen connectivity with the larger northeastern gas network. However, progress has been slower than planned.
An official involved in the project said that so far around 170 kilometres of pipeline have been laid in North Tripura, Dhalai, Unakoti, Khowai and West Tripura districts. The second phase of work, covering Sepahijala and Gomati districts, is still in progress.
Three companies are currently executing the pipeline work in different stretches of the state. Officials said nearly 80 per cent of the proposed pipeline route falls under areas governed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). In many of these areas, landowners do not have proper land documents, which has made the process of obtaining clearances and settling compensation more complicated.
Heavy rainfall in recent months and the state’s tough geographical conditions have also slowed down construction activities at several sites.
The project is being implemented by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited as part of the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for North East India. The aim is to connect the northeastern states with the national gas grid and improve energy access in the region.
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