India, March 30 -- Pune - State industries minister Uday Samant on Sunday announced a mission-mode drive to ensure 100% piped natural gas (PNG) connections to industries in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area, along with land support for solar projects. Samant, who was in Pune for an industry review meeting, stressed the need for uninterrupted and reliable energy supply, faster clearances through special camps, and strict action against liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) black marketing while assuring relief measures for MSMEs following discussions with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

At an industry review meeting held at the Pune district collector's office, Samant further said, "To maintain industrial productivi...