(a) whether the Government propose to lift the ban on import of kerosene; and
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the benefits likely to accrue as a result thereof?
(a) whether the Government propose to lift the ban on import of kerosene; and
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the benefits likely to accrue as a result thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH )
(a) & (b): As per the extant policy there is no ban on import of kerosene. Import of kerosene has been canalized through Public Sector Enterprises namely, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, & IBP and State Trading Corporation.