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New Delhi, November 26, 2010
New Delhi, November 26, 2010
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to curb diversion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the country.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora said the MoU would ensure distribution of LPG cylinders to the rightful persons based on certification of their identity through a handheld device having their fingerprints and other personal details.
Mr Deora said the scheme would be operationalized in a few districts, including seven in Andhra Pradesh, Pune in Maharashtra and Chandigarh on a pilot basis.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora said the MoU would ensure distribution of LPG cylinders to the rightful persons based on certification of their identity through a handheld device having their fingerprints and other personal details.
Mr Deora said the scheme would be operationalized in a few districts, including seven in Andhra Pradesh, Pune in Maharashtra and Chandigarh on a pilot basis.