Question : ALLOCATION OF KEROSENE FOR TRADITIONAL FISHERMEN



(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?

Answer given by the minister

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.