Shillong, March 13: The Government of Meghalaya has activated a state-level monitoring mechanism under the chief secretary to track the supply and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas across the state on a daily basis, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Methodius Dkhar said on March 12.
Authorities also assured that adequate stocks of LPG are available and urged consumers not to panic.
Speaking to reporters after reviewing the situation, Dkhar said the monitoring system is being coordinated with district administrations, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department and oil marketing companies to ensure uninterrupted supply of domestic LPG cylinders while preventing panic buying triggered by speculation over shortages.
The minister said the government had intensified its monitoring after holding a comprehensive review meeting with deputy commissioners, sub-divisional officers, senior departmental officials and representatives of oil marketing companies.
Dkhar said the state government is closely coordinating with oil marketing companies including Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited to ensure uninterrupted supply of domestic LPG cylinders.
According to the minister, the availability of LPG across Meghalaya is being monitored in close coordination with these companies, with household LPG supply being treated as the top priority.
Appealing to citizens to remain calm, Dkhar said there is currently no shortage of LPG in the state and adequate stock is available.
He added that monitoring mechanisms have also been activated at the district level under the deputy commissioners to track LPG stock and distribution daily.
Emphasising the need to prioritise supply to essential institutions, the minister said LPG distribution is being directed first to critical establishments such as hospitals, hostels, anganwadis and welfare kitchens to ensure their uninterrupted functioning.
