Shillong, March 30 The Centre's recent decision to increase commercial LPG allocation to 70 per cent of the previous levels in all states will help Meghalaya cope with the cooking gas crisis, a state government said on Monday.
She also asserted that domestic LPG distribution remains unaffected, though queues of consumers were reported before gas agency offices in various parts of the state.
Director of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Saloni Verma said the enhanced allocation follows ongoing discussions with the Government of India and a review of the situation across states.
"Commercial LPG supply has now been increased to 70 per cent of the previous allocation level for all states, including Meghalaya. This will significantly ease the situation for tourism operators, dhabas, restaurants and hotels," she told
