Meghalaya CM Says LPG Bottling Plant Near Completion, Assures Supply Relief Soon

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SHILLONG, APR 1: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that construction of the long-pending LPG bottling plant in Meghalaya is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed soon.

Speaking to media persons, the Chief Minister stated that the project, which had remained stalled for years, is now finally moving ahead under the present government.

“It is something that was hanging for a very long time and it is this government that took the decision, provided the land and the construction has started. Obviously everything takes time, you cannot expect the construction to be over, but it is going very fast. So, we expect it to be completed very soon,” he said.

He acknowledged that the project should have been completed earlier but emphasized that decisive steps have now been taken to bring it to fruition.

Turning to LPG supply, Sangma noted that while domestic consumption in Meghalaya is largely being managed, the state is experiencing minor shortages.

“For domestic use, we are still managing. There are some shortages but not that much,” he said.

However, he pointed out that commercial LPG supply remains under strain across the country. To address this, allocations have been increased.

“When it comes to commercial LPG, there is a shortage throughout the nation. The supply has been increased from 20% to 70% of the original allocation for all states, but the actual impact of that is yet to be felt. We expect supply to improve in the coming days and bring some relief,” he added.

The Chief Minister also highlighted global supply chain challenges, noting that a significant portion of LPG imports passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making the supply vulnerable to disruptions.

“These are challenges, as almost 90% of the LPG requirement comes through this route. However, the Government of India is making arrangements at different levels to minimise inconvenience to the public,” he said.

The upcoming bottling plant is expected to strengthen the state’s LPG distribution network and reduce dependency on external supply chains.