Mizoram to roll out statewide LPG home delivery by 2026, says minister

Mizoram will introduce full home delivery of LPG cylinders across all district headquarters and notified towns by next year, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister B Lalchhanzova said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a press conference, he said the home delivery system will be fully implemented in all district headquarters in March next year, while notified towns across the state will be covered in September.

At present, consumers in areas without home delivery must bring empty cylinders to a designated point where gas agency workers supply refilled cylinders. Lalchhanzova said the system is already fully operational in five out of 11 district headquarters — the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) area, Serchhip, Hnahthial, Mamit and Khawzawl.

“Although the home delivery system has been commenced in some of the remaining district headquarters, all district headquarters will be fully covered by March next year and 100 per cent home delivery will also be launched in all notified towns across the state in September next year. The supply department, District Consumer Unions and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) are collectively making efforts for the endeavour,” he said.

Supply Director Saizikpuii, who was also present, said there are more than 20 notified towns in the state, with priority given to areas that have distributors.

He said the IOCL has instructed distributors to clear all LPG booking backlogs by December 13, after which deliveries for online bookings should not be delayed by more than two days.

The minister said there will be sufficient gas supply during the festive season and urged all churches to use commercial gas cylinders during this period.

Lalchhanzova added that the government will continue efforts to ensure that economically poor households receive free gas connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. A total of 36,031 families have been provided free gas connections under the scheme.

He said any family with an annual income below Rs 10,000 is eligible to apply.