Alipurduar, May 29 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation of a Rs 1,010 crore City Gas Distribution Project in West Bengal's northern district of Alipurduar and said that the state's development is key to India’s future. The project aims to supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to 2.5 lakh households, over 100 commercial establishments, and establish 19 CNG stations. "The City gas distribution project in Alipurduar is our commitment to strengthening the region's clean energy infrastructure," Modi said at the outset. "Bengal’s development is key to India’s future," Modi said after laying the foundation of the mega project. "Today, as India moves towards becoming a developed nation, Bengal’s participation is both expected and essential. Bengal’s development is the foundation of India’s future. Today is the day to add another strong brick to that foundation. A short while ago, the City Gas Distribution Project in Alipurduar was inaugurated. This will provide families with a safe gas supply." Modi said. He said the city gas distribution project in Alipurduar showed government's commitment to strengthening the region's clean energy infrastructure...////...