Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on the supply system of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in the state, along with the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, was held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara.

Senior officials from the department and representatives of oil and gas marketing companies attended the meeting.

Discussions focused on the current status of LPG supply across the state, the distribution mechanism, and the expansion of PNG services.

Officials informed that the supply of domestic LPG cylinders in Rajasthan remains smooth, while supply in the non-domestic segment is also steadily increasing in line with demand.

It was further noted that the average delivery time for LPG cylinders is being maintained at approximately 4.5 days.

With the aim of providing relief to the public, Godara directed officials to ensure the availability of commercial LPG cylinders for wedding ceremonies in both rural and urban areas.

As per the directions, two 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders will be made available for weddings in rural areas and three 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders will be provided for weddings in urban areas.

To avail this facility, applicants must submit a request to the concerned District Supply Officer (DSO), along with a copy of the wedding invitation card. Upon receiving the application, the DSO will coordinate with the local gas agency to facilitate timely supply.

The Minister emphasised accelerating the expansion of PNG connections. He directed officials and gas companies to expedite pipeline laying, increase new connections, and raise public and industrial awareness about the benefits of PNG.

Godara also instructed that LPG cylinders must not be delivered without completion of electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC), to ensure transparency and that benefits reach only eligible consumers.

Additionally, he directed officials not to categorise newly formed municipalities as rural areas, citing differences in booking and delivery timelines between rural and urban regions.

During the meeting, Principal Secretary of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Ambrish Kumar, stated that continuous efforts are underway to expand PNG infrastructure across the state.

–IANS

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