Shimla, March 13 Deputy Commissioner of Shimla, Anupam Kashyap, on Friday chaired a meeting to review the supply of LPG, petrol, and diesel, stating that there was no shortage of fuel anywhere in the district, with supplies continuing without interruption.
Amid reports of the conflict in West Asia disrupting the supply of LPG cylinders in many parts of the country, Kashyap also appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary stockpiling and hoarding of these items.
Approximately 14 vehicles carrying LPG cylinders were dispatched to all the sub-divisions of the district on Friday, the deputy commissioner (DC) said.
"As many as 4,488 domestic gas cylinders were received today, of which 4,249 were dispatched to different parts of the district. The Shimla district currently has 8,382 domestic gas cylinders."
"Similarly, 521 commercial cylinders were dispatched today, with 499 still available for supply to hospitals and educational institutions on a priority basis," the DC said.
Kashyap also chaired a meeting of the Airport Environment Management Committee and directed concerned officials to strengthen the garbage collection system in areas surrounding the Shimla airport in Jubarhatti, about 22 km from the state capital.
Local councils and other stakeholders should be involved to maintain cleanliness around the airport, he said.
Kashyap also urged the airport management to launch special campaigns to raise awareness among children in nearby schools and the general public about cleanliness.
A detailed report on wildlife activity around the Shimla airport was presented at the meeting, which stated that the airport management is purchasing cages to capture leopards with the cooperation of the forest department.
Kashyap also informed the meeting that obtaining no-objection certificates from the airport management is mandatory for constructing buildings in the area.
