(a) whether there is shortage of kerosene oil in the rural areas of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure regular and adequate supply of kerosene oil to
all households in extremely backward rural regions in the country especially in Maharashtra?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c) : Allocation of PDS Kerosene to the States/Union Territories (UTs) is made by the
Government of India for cooking and lighting purposes. Further distribution, criterion for
eligibility and scale of allocation to beneficiaries is in the domain of the State Government.
As reported by the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), there are no reports of
shortage of kerosene oil in the country including that of rural areas of Maharashtra.
State Governments/UTs control the distribution of PDS Kerosene to consumers including those in
the rural areas.