New Delhi, April 7 -- In a major move to assist migrant labourers and vulnerable groups amid global supply concerns sparked by the Middle East war, the Centre has doubled the daily allocation of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders-popularly known as 'Chhotu' LPG cylinders-to all states and Union Territories.

According to the government's directive, the enhanced allocation will be strictly reserved for supplying migrant labourers. The additional supply will be calculated based on the average daily supply recorded on March 2-3, and it will sit over and above the existing 20% ceiling prescribed earlier in March.

Furthermore, authorities have prioritized household LPG supplies and set up 11 dedicated help desks at select HPCL outlets to gui...