The Indian Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) was officially formed
on August 14, 1956. ONGC is a major state-owned oil and gas exploration
and production company in India. It was established as a statutory body
by an act of the Indian Parliament and is responsible for exploring and
exploiting the country's hydrocarbon resources. ONGC plays a crucial
role in India's energy sector and has been instrumental in the
development of the nation's oil and gas resources since its inception.
