The Indian government is implementing a new policy requiring households with both Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to surrender one of them. This initiative, known as the 'One Household, One Gas Connection' policy, aims to prevent black marketing of cooking gas cylinders and ensure that LPG is available to families that genuinely need it. As a result, many consumers have begun receiving SMS notifications urging them to surrender their LPG cylinders if they already have an active PNG connection. To check their LPG connection status, consumers can use the official websites or mobile apps of gas providers like Indane Gas, Bharat Gas, and HP Gas. If a household decides to surrender their LPG connection, they must contact their LPG distributor, submit a formal request, and return the gas cylinder and regulator. For those looking to switch to PNG, they can apply online by providing necessary personal details and documents.