Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: The Goa government has assured residents that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in the state, urging households not to panic amid concerns over supply.
Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou reviewed the LPG supply situation during a meeting with representatives of oil marketing companies — Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited — along with senior state officials.
Officials informed the meeting that adequate LPG stocks are available in Goa, and domestic consumers need not fear any disruption in the supply of cooking gas cylinders.
The meeting was attended by Secretary (Civil Supplies) Sanjeev Gadkar, IGP K. R. Chaurasia, North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav, South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus and Director of Civil Supplies Jayant Tari.
During the review, the Chief Secretary stressed the need to disseminate accurate information to the public to prevent panic. District collectors have been asked to direct sub-divisional magistrates and deputy collectors in every taluka to monitor the situation and raise awareness about the availability of LPG.
Police authorities have also been instructed to assist oil companies in ensuring smooth delivery of LPG cylinders to domestic consumers if required.
Representatives of the oil companies informed the meeting that certain temporary restrictions have been imposed on LPG use by commercial establishments to safeguard supplies for domestic consumers. However, they clarified that priority sectors such as defence establishments, educational institutions and hospitals are exempted from these restrictions.
Officials also briefed the government on contingency and backup plans to meet any future LPG requirements in the state.
