GAIL to spend Rs 11,000 crore on gas distribution in Uttar Pradesh

Gas Authority of India (GAIL) is likely to invest Rs 11,000 crore towards gas distribution in Uttar Pradesh, which will lead to an indirect employment to 20,000 people. From these funds, Rs 1,500 crore would be allotted for the 200-km Jagdishpur Haldia Pipeline. Uttar Pradesh government is said to be prepared to cooperate with GAIL in developing natural gas infrastructure.

The company will get state government's support for relaxation in taxes and duties, development and strengthening of roads and canal water from the irrigation department. 

GAIL (India) is the largest natural gas transmission company in India, with interests in transmission, distribution, processing, and downstream petrochemicals. GAIL operates over 8,600 kilometres of natural gas pipeline, accounting for approximately 74% of all gas transmitted in India.