Bhubaneswar: The Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department on Monday issued comprehensive guidelines to streamline LPG distribution and ensure the availability of 5 kg cylinders across the state.
Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh clarified that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, or diesel, and said the government has taken steps to improve access and transparency in supply.
He stated that 5 kg Free Trade LPG cylinders are being made easily accessible, especially for students and migrant workers. Consumers can obtain these cylinders through a simplified process that requires only a valid identity proof, with no need for address verification.
To further ease access, authorities are organising special camps to provide on-the-spot LPG connections. At the same time, enforcement teams have intensified action against illegal vendors to curb irregularities in distribution.
Singh added that inspections carried out at 1,633 locations have led to the seizure of 3,105 cylinders and the registration of 288 cases so far.
The government has also initiated district-level monitoring to ensure uninterrupted supply, with priority being given to essential institutions. Citizens have been encouraged to use digital booking platforms to ensure transparent and hassle-free access to LPG services.
