New Delhi, March 16 -- The Gujarat government will provide immediate piped natural gas (PNG) connections to restaurants, hotels, educational institutions and social or religious institutions in areas where city gas distribution networks are already available.

The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by chief minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday to assess the status of PNG gas and petroleum products in the state.

Officials informed the meeting that sufficient natural gas supply is currently available for domestic consumers receiving piped gas connections in households.

The meeting was attended by deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi, energy minister Rushikesh Patel and food and civil supplies minist...