(a) whether the quota of kerosene oil meant for the States/UTs through Public Distribution
System (PDS) has been reduced;
(b) if so, the details thereof for the last three years and the current year along with the
reasons therefor, State-wise including Madhya Pradesh; and
(c) the alternative measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (DR. M. VEERAPPA MOILY)
(a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement referred in reply to parts (a) to (c) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 270 for
answer on 15.03.2013 regarding ‘Release of Kerosene Oil through PDS’ asked by Shri Narendra
Singh Tomar.
(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The Quota of PDS Kerosene is rationalised based on factors, such as
increase in Domestic LPG/PNG connections, non-lifting of PDS Kerosene quota and cap on the
per capita PDS Kerosene allocation for non-LPG population.
Details of the PDS Kerosene quota in respect of States/UTs including Madhya Pradesh during
the last three years and current year i.e. 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 is given in
Annexure.
(c) States/UTs can draw one month quota of PDS Kerosene at non-subsidized rates during each
financial year w.e.f. 2012-13 for special needs. There is also increase in Domestic LPG/PNG
connections.