Goan Reporter:CS REVIEWS LPG SUPPLY IN THE STATE
Panaji: March 12, 2026::Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, Chief Secretary reviewing the LPG supply situation in the State with the representatives of the Oil Companies of IOCL, HPCL and BPCL along with senior officials of the State, today, amid concerns over the availability of cooking gas asserted that the overall situation in the State is good and domestic consumers need not fear for supply of gas cylinders as there is ample stock.
Secretary (Civil Supplies), Shri Sanjeev Gadkar, IAS; IGP, Shri K.R. Chaurasia, IPS; Collectors of both the Districts, Shri AnkitYadav, IAS and Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS; Director, Civil Supplies, Shri JayantTari and other senior officers were among those who attended the meeting.
Chief Secretary underscoring the need to disseminate correct information to the general public to allay their fears impressed upon the District Collectors to issue directions to the SDM and Dy. Collector of every Taluka to monitor and sensitize of the prevailing situation. The Supdt of Police of both Districts were also directed to provide necessary assistance to the Oil companies in ensuring smooth delivery to the domestic consumers when needed. It was also emphasized the need to sensitize the public on the same to arrest the panic buying of LPG and hoarding by consumers.
The representatives of the oil companies apprising the Chief Secretary and other members of the current situation of various stocks at their disposal informed certain restrictions being imposed on the use of LPG by commercial establishments to safeguard domestic availability. However, they clarified that priority consumers like Defense, educational institutions, hospitals etc are exempted from the restrictions. They also informed about the contingency and a back-up plan in case of future requirements for the State, if required.
Goan Reporter:Revised Press Note – ₹3.17 Crore Commission Distributed to Fair Price Shop Dealers; New Civil Supplies Office Inaugurated at Ponda
Ponda, 11th March 2026:The new Ponda Taluka Civil Supplies Office at the Agri Bazar Complex was inaugurated at Ponda on Wednesday. On the occasion, compensation amounting to ₹3.17 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was distributed to Fair Price Shop dealers. A workshop on technological upgradation in the Public Distribution System (PDS) was also held. The event highlighted the important role of Fair Price Shop dealers in the Public Distribution System. They serve as the crucial last-mile link in delivering food grains and essential commodities to beneficiaries. Thousands of people depend on them for food security. The workshop focused on technological initiatives aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and accountability in the PDS. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that Fair Price Shop dealers are the real representatives of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, the CM Fair Price Shop initiative and other schemes of the Department of Civil Supplies. He said that many Fair Price Shops have been serving communities for generations and continue to play an important role in ensuring food security for the people. CM Dr. Sawant assured that the Government will continue to support the dealers and will work towards increasing their commission in the future. He reiterated that Fair Price Shops should remain sustainable while continuing to benefit the people. Referring to efforts to modernise the Public Distribution System, CM said that several initiatives have been introduced to improve service delivery. These include doorstep delivery of food grains, Smart Ration Cards and the Vehicle Location Tracking System (VLTS). Integration of electronic weighing scales with AePOS devices has also been implemented. He also highlighted the Chief Minister’s Financial Assistance for Refilling of LPG Cylinder Scheme, 2023. At present, 6,247 out of 10,264 AAY ration card holders are availing the benefits. The Government of India and the Government of Goa remain committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders despite global challenges. The programme was attended by Chairperson of the Ponda Municipal Council, Shri Virendra Dhavlikar , former Member of Parliament Narendra Sawaikar, Secretary of Civil Supplies, Director of Civil Supplies, Zilla Panchayat Member Pritesh Gaonkar, Fair Price Shop dealers and other officials of the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.