LPG provide: Residence Secy holds evaluate meet with states, UTs | India Information
3 min learnNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 11:48 PM IST
AMID PUBLIC issues over a attainable restricted provide of LPG cylinders because of the West Asia battle, Union Residence Secretary Govind Mohan on Tuesday held a gathering with Chief Secretaries and DGPs of all states and UTs to evaluate preparedness and guarantee uninterrupted home provide.
The assembly, which lasted for round two hours, additionally attended by different senior officers, together with the secretaries of Petroleum and Pure Fuel, Info and Broadcasting, and Client Affairs, reviewed the nationwide availability of LPG and the measures being applied below the LPG Management Order issued on March 8.
“States and Union Territories have been instructed to tighten safety round LPG infrastructure reminiscent of bottling vegetation, distribution networks, and transport automobiles and to safeguard personnel concerned within the provide chain. They’ve additionally been informed to observe native LPG provides each day and to take stringent motion towards any violations or black-marketing makes an attempt,” a supply mentioned.
To handle public issues and counter misinformation, the Union Ministry of Residence Affairs (MHA) has urged states to launch consciousness campaigns immediately and thru oil advertising firms to reassure residents in regards to the continuity of home LPG provide. “Emphasis has additionally been positioned on monitoring social media platforms and swiftly eradicating faux information or recycled movies that may set off panic,” the supply mentioned.
In line with a supply, it was knowledgeable within the assembly that refineries and petrochemical complexes have already been directed to maximise LPG manufacturing and prioritise home provide for family shoppers. Whereas curbs have been imposed on LPG distribution to business institutions reminiscent of resorts and eating places, the restrictions don’t apply to important providers together with hospitals and academic establishments.
The MHA has strengthened its 24×7 Management Room with the inclusion of nodal officers from the ministries of Info and Broadcasting and Petroleum and Pure Fuel. That is geared toward bettering coordination, fact-checking, and issuing real-time clarifications to the states and UTs.
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