Oil minister reviews readiness for re-launch of DBT in LPG scheme

The scheme is to be launched in 54 districts across the country in mid-November

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday reviewed the performance of oil marketing companies for the relaunch of Direct Benefits Transfer in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)  scheme.

The Union Cabinet had, on 18 October, approved the launch of the scheme aimed at cutting LPG subsidies as well as getting rid of diversion of subsidised cooking gas for commercial purposes. The scheme would be launched in 54 districts across the country in mid November.

Pradhan spoke to a field officer of Indian Oil Corporation in Jalandhar district through video conferencing to understand the issues faced by consumers in implementation of the earlier version of the Direct Benefits Transfer in LPG.

“The oil marketing companies informed the minister about the roll-out plan, along with timelines for different activities to create awareness among LPG consumers about the scheme, the technological changes required and the processes to be put in place for the implementation,” the oil ministry stated.