### Public Utilities
* **Electricity:** Power distribution in Patna is managed by the **South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL)**, which has made significant strides in ensuring 24/7 power supply in the urban sectors. * **Water Supply:** The **Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)**, in coordination with the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO), is responsible for the city's water supply. The water is primarily drawn from groundwater sources and the Ganges River, then treated before distribution. * **Piped Natural Gas (PNG):** **GAIL (India) Limited** is actively expanding the PNG network for households and CNG stations for vehicles under the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project. * **Waste Management:** The **Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)** handles solid waste management. Recent initiatives have focused on door-to-door collection, waste segregation at the source, and banning single-use plastics to improve city cleanliness.
