New Delhi, March 11 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated Piped Natural Gas (PNG) facilities in 41 villages alongwith various development works in 178 villages across Delhi with an outlay of Rs 383 crore.

Shah's step is a component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government's "Dilli Gramodaya Abhiyan"-- an initiative aimed at comprehending rural challenges and ensuring the implementation of development projects in the national capital.

Speaking at the event, the Home Minister said, "Today is an important day for the people residing in rural areas of Delhi as PNG supply has started in 41 villages."

Besides, Shah said 178 projects for the development of the Delhi villages at an outlay of Rs 383 crore have als...