(a) whether the Government have taken any steps to increase allocation of Duty Free
Imported Kerosene for Traditional fishermen in coastal areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government have taken any steps to increase allocation of Duty Free
Imported Kerosene for Traditional fishermen in coastal areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR )
(a) to (c): No separate allocation of kerosene is being made to fishermen by this Ministry
under the public distribution system (PDS). Further, it has not been found possible to consider exemption of customs duty on imported kerosene for the specific purpose of supplying it to fishermen.