 "Empty Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders are seen at a gas distribution centre at Dujana village in Noida (Photo: Reuters)")
Almost six months after a massive fire broke out at an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) bottling plant of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), at Cherlapally in Hyderabad, the government's decision to give a go-ahead for night shifts at such plants has raised safety concerns in the industry.
This decision came after LPG demand increased considerably on the back of government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over the past two years. “Earlier, bottling units used to work for eight hours. Now, with clearance from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), we will be allowed to work
This decision came after LPG demand increased considerably on the back of government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over the past two years. “Earlier, bottling units used to work for eight hours. Now, with clearance from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), we will be allowed to work
