(a) the norms for setting up of LPG distribution agency ;
(b) whether the Government has received any proposal in regard to opening of LPG agencies in
various districts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh ; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard ?
MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)
(a) : The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) follow a transparent and uniform procedure for
allotment of LPG distributorship. The selection guidelines for appointment of LPG distributors
prescribe common eligibility criteria for various parameters like age, educational qualification,
land for construction of godown and showroom, financial capability of the candidate etc. and
selection is done through draw of lots from among the eligible candidates.
(b) & (c) : Proposals received from time to time for setting up of LPG distributorships in the
country, including the States of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, are processed for conducting
a feasibility study. All locations found feasible are included in the OMCs’ marketing plan for
setting up of regular LPG distributorships or under the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana.