Centre raises LPG allocation to 50%, urges PNG shift - who gets priority?

NEW DELHI: The Centre has accrued state allocation to states and Union Territories to 50 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with an further 20 per cent proviso to beryllium implemented from March 23, according to a connection from the ministry of petroleum and earthy gas.In a missive to each State and UT Chief Secretaries, Petroleum Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal said the enhanced allocation aims to enactment cardinal sectors, peculiarly those linked to nutrient proviso and nationalist welfare.

"I privation to present pass you that w.e.f 23.3.26 till further notification, different 20% is being allotted to the State, which would instrumentality the wide allocation to 50% of the pre-crisis level. The further allocation of 20% shall beryllium fixed connected precedence to the pursuing sectors: restaurants, dhabas, hotels, concern canteens, nutrient processing/dairy, subsidised canteens/outlets tally by authorities governments oregon section bodies for food, assemblage kitchens, 5kg FTL for migrant labourers, on with measures to guarantee nary diversion.

..," the missive read.