Govt rolls out a multi-level strategy to manage pressure on LPG supply
A multi-level strategy involving coordination with the Centre for Policy Intervention has been rolled out to manage pressure on LPG supply and the broader energy sector.
The announcement came at a press conference held by the Government’s Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs.
Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their connections are registered in the correct name to prevent misuse and diversion. Jha said at the same time, the government is pushing for the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG).
“Wherever PNG connections are available, residents should shift from LPG to PNG,” he said, adding that the pipeline network has now reached “every village”. A control room has been set up to monitor the situation and receive complaints and inputs.
The Government earlier urged citizens to report suspicious activities through helpline numbers 011-23379836 and 8383824659, which would be operational between 9 am and 7 pm every day. It promised that verified complaints will be acted upon promptly and informants’ identities will be kept confidential. On the enforcement front, a crackdown is underway.
On Thursday, at least 100 LPG cylinders were seized from Alipur and Bawana, officials said.
Authorities further said action is being taken at three levels, including enforcement and intelligence gathering. “The intelligence department is also actively working on this,” an official said.
