Uttarakhand Implements Revised SOP for Commercial LPG Distribution, Allocation Increased to 66%
Dehradun:
In view of the rising demand for commercial LPG cylinders in the state, the Food and Civil Supplies Department has implemented a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure better supply management. Secretary Anand Swaroop informed that the earlier SOP has been updated to make the distribution system more balanced, transparent, and priority-driven.
He stated that Uttarakhand had earlier received an additional 20% LPG quota from the Central Government. Further, due to the state’s efforts in promoting PNG (Piped Natural Gas), an additional 6% quota has been granted. With this, the total allocation has now increased from the earlier 40% to 66%.
The revised SOP aims to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply during the Char Dham Yatra, tourism season, industrial activities, and essential services. The new व्यवस्था will remain in force until further orders.
Daily Allocation Fixed Across Consumer Categories
Under the revised SOP, daily LPG distribution has been categorized as follows:
- Hotels & Resorts: 1,500 cylinders (24%)
- Restaurants & Dhabas: 2,000 cylinders (32%)
- Government/Controlled Guest Houses: 300 cylinders (5%)
- Dairy & Food Processing Units: 200 cylinders (3%)
- Hostels with Paying Guest Facilities: 200 cylinders (3%)
- Homestays & Self-Help Groups: 200 cylinders (3%)
- Marriage Ceremonies: 660 cylinders (10%)
- Industrial Sector: 1,250 cylinders (20%)
👉 A total of 6,310 commercial LPG cylinders will be distributed daily across the state.
District-wise Allocation: Dehradun Gets the Highest Share
The allocation has been determined based on consumer density and demand across districts:
- Dehradun: 31% (highest)
- Haridwar & Nainital: 13% each
- Udham Singh Nagar: 9%
- Chamoli: 6%
- Rudraprayag: 5%
- Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Almora: 4% each
- Pithoragarh: 3%
- Bageshwar & Champawat: 2% each
Special Provision for Marriage Functions
Special arrangements have been made for marriage ceremonies:
- Maximum of 2 commercial LPG cylinders per event
- Prior approval required from the District Magistrate or designated authority
- Temporary connection to be issued by the LPG distributor
- Allocation to be reabsorbed into general categories after the event period
Allocation under the marriage quota:
- Dehradun & Nainital: 176 cylinders each
- Haridwar & Udham Singh Nagar: 64 cylinders each
- Other districts: 18–24 cylinders
Dedicated Allocation for Industrial Sector
For industrial needs:
- Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar: 380 cylinders each
- Nainital & Tehri: 20 cylinders each
- Pauri: 70 cylinders
Secretary Anand Swaroop stated that oil and gas marketing companies operating in the state will ensure supply based on their market share. District Magistrates will be regularly updated on supply status, and all guidelines issued by the Government of India will be strictly followed.
