Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel approves FDODO CNG Scheme
Bhupendra Patel has approved the Full Dealer Owned Dealer Operated-(FDODO) CNG scheme which will be implemented by Gujarat Gas Limited and Sabarmati Gas Limited.
THe decision has come in the wake of government’s approach of developing CNG stations through PPP model to promote green-clean environment and green mobility in the state.
The state government maintains that the selection for this scheme will be completely based on a transparent selection process.
Gujarat for the records has developed gas grid network spread throughout the state and many districts are connected to this gas network, and has as many as 1002 CNG station.
With this s Full Dealer Owned scheme based on PPP model approved, the coverage of CNG stations in the state and easy availability of CNG fuel easily available to CNG vehicle owners will increase rapidly.
While the dealer will be fully responsible for taking the permission regarding the land and getting the documents for setting up the CNG station under this scheme, he station setup, mechanical or electrical work of construction will also have to be done by the dealer in the CNG station, according to the specifications of Gujarat Gas Limited and Sabarmati Gas Limited.
Moreover, it will also be the dealer's responsibility to purchase and install the necessary compressors, cascades, CNG dispensers, tubings, etc.
