Uttarakhand Boosts Commercial LPG Quota to 66% for Key Sectors

• Uttarakhand revises SOP, increasing commercial LPG quota from 40% to 66% to meet rising demand.
• New quota includes 6% state allocation and 20% central allocation, ensuring supply for tourism, industry, and Char Dham Yatra.
• Daily distribution of 6,310 cylinders: hotels get 24%, restaurants 32%, and priority industries 20%.
• Wedding ceremonies allocated 660 cylinders daily, with a limit of two per event requiring DM approval.
• Dehradun, Haridwar, and Nainital receive the largest shares, with industrial allocations focused on key districts.

Key Questions Answered

How will the new SOP impact Uttarakhand's tourism sector?

The new SOP will ensure transparent, priority-based distribution of commercial LPG, preventing shortages in key sectors like tourism.

What changes for businesses using commercial LPG in Uttarakhand?

Businesses in Uttarakhand using commercial LPG will now operate under a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that increases the state's total quota to 66%.

Will this revised quota prevent future LPG shortages?

The revised quota aims to improve gas supply and reduce LPG dependency by encouraging faster adoption of piped natural gas (PNG).