Delhi: Allocation of commercial cylinders raised
New Delhi, March 27 -- The Delhi government on Thursday increased the allocation of 19kg commercial cylinders from 20% to 50% of the regular supply-from 1,800 to 4,500 cylinders, in effect-officials said, after the ministry of petroleum and natural gas directed uninterrupted availability for key sectors across the national capital. The food and supplies department said that the enhanced allocation is effective immediately and is designed to meet demand from essential services, commercial establishments and vulnerable groups.
Similar to the initial order on March 14 that started a 20% allocation, the revised distribution framework divides the total daily allocation into seven priority categories, with the hospitality and food sector receiving the largest share. Hotels, restaurants, dhabas, food processing units and dairies have been allocated 3,375 cylinders per day, accounting for 75% of the total supply, up from a previous allocation of 762 cylinders or 42% share.
Essential services, including educational and healthcare institutions, transport hubs ,such as bus stands, railways and airports, will continue to receive their full requirement of 225 cylinders, which is 5% of the total supply. Government institutions, PSUs, industrial canteens, community kitchens, caterers and banquet services will get a 5% allocation, amounting to 225 cylinders per day, which is down from 236 cylinders....
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