(a) whether the differential quota of Kerosene are allotted to different States and to PDS outlets in rural and urban areas respectively;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the criteria adopted for allotment of kerosene oil,
State-wise;
(c) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to end such anomalies;
(d) whether the Government propose to enhance the kerosene quota for States; and
(e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SRIRAM CHAUHAN )
(a), (b), (c), (d) & (e) : Kerosene is an allocated product. Central Government
makes bulk allocations of Kerosene to the States and Union Territories and its distribution
within the State and its monitoring is the responsibility of the concerned State Government.
State Governments decide on the district wise allocation and the quantity to be allocated to
ration card holders in rural and urban areas.
Allocation of kerosene is made on historical basis i.e., past years
supplies plus additional allocation out of increase given at national level. Possible increase
is given out of the additional availability at the country level, in accordance with a formula
under which higher allocation out of additional quantity, is given to States with lower per
capita availability so as to reduce inter-state disparity over a period of time.