(a) the new LPG gas connections proposed to be given during this year ;
(b) the number of new distributors proposed to be appointed in Andhra Pradesh during this year ;
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(c) whether any priority would be given to disabled and ex-Servicemen ; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) : Government have approved an enrolment plan of release of 1.3 crore new LPG (domestic) connections in the country during the calendar year 2001.
(b) : Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies have planned to set up 334 new LPG distributorships under various Marketing Plans in Andhra Pradesh as on 1.7.2001.
(c ) & (d) : As per extant guidelines, 8% of the distributorships are reserved for Defence Category (DC), 8% for Paramilitary/Police/Government personnel (PMP) and 5% for Physically Handicapped persons (PH).