Question : VILLAGES COVERED BY LPG IN KERALA



(a) the number of villages covered by LPG in Kerala; and

(b) the steps taken to meet the shortage of LPG in the State ?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) : As per the extant policy, LPG distributorships are set up at locations offering commercial viability for an independent LPG distributorship. At present, 225 LPG distributorships are operating in the State of Kerala which cover urban, urban-rural and some rural areas.

(b ) : At present, the demand of LPG customers enrolled with the PSU Oil Companies in the State of Kerala is being met by and large..