Govt rolls out 60-day emergency kerosene allocation under PDS

• Central Government introduces 60-day emergency allocation of PDS Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for household use.
• PDS kerosene reintroduced temporarily across the country, including in 21 previously SKO-free States/UTs.
• Aims to ensure access to essential fuel for cooking and lighting for households facing energy constraints.
• State and UT administrations will distribute limited quantities of SKO through the PDS network.
• Petrol pumps permitted to store and distribute restricted quantities of SKO under relaxed norms to facilitate supply.