KISHTWAR, MARCH 27: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today said that there is no shortage of fuel and food grains in the district and appealed to the public not to panic.
Clarifying the stock position, the DC informed that the current LPG stock in the district exceeds 1,000 cylinders, which is sufficient for four to five days. “This stock level is part of the normal routine and aligns with the standard storage capacity maintained across the six LPG agencies operating in the district,” he said.
The DC further stated that LPG distribution is OTP-based, ensuring that no cylinder is issued without proper OTP verification. Additionally, all agencies have been instructed to provide home delivery services to facilitate smooth distribution.
He emphasized that the concerns regarding the exhaustion of LPG cylinders is unfounded. In fact, the current stock position is better than routine supply levels.
Regarding commercial cylinders, the DC assured that even in cases of earlier shortages, adequate supply has been ensured to hydroelectric power projects as required.
On fuel availability, the DC confirmed that sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are available for the next four to five days. “Given the limited number of fuel outlets in the district, such stocking levels are standard practice and do not indicate any disruption in supply,” he informed.
The public is advised not to engage in panic buying or hoarding and to purchase only as per their genuine requirements. Since the distribution system is OTP-based, supplies will continue to be provided smoothly as consumers complete their e-KYC formalities.