India, April 4 -- A multi-level strategy involving coordination with the Centre for Policy Intervention has been rolled out to manage pressure on LPG supply and the broader energy sector.

The announcement came at a press conference held by the Government's Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs.

Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their connections are registered in the correct name to prevent misuse and diversion. Jha said at the same time, the government is pushing for the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG).

"Wherever PNG connections are available, residents should shift from LPG to PNG," he said, adding that the pipel...