Sikkim Government Sets Up 24×7 Control Rooms to Regulate LPG Distribution Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Gangtok, March 30: In response to prevailing geopolitical situations impacting the national availability and distribution of LPG, the Government of Sikkim’s Food & Civil Supplies Department has announced the immediate establishment of State and District Control Rooms. This proactive measure aims to ensure effective monitoring, smooth coordination, and timely grievance redressal for residents across the state.
To prevent hoarding and panic buying, the government has also rolled out new standard operating procedures for LPG distribution. Under the new guidelines, registered domestic LPG consumers will receive refills once every 25 days in urban areas and once every 45 days in rural areas. Priority for commercial LPG distribution will be strictly given to hospitals and educational institutions.
The newly established control rooms will operate on a 24×7 basis, closely monitoring the supply chain to prevent shortage, diversion, and black marketing. Authorities have been directed to curb rumor-mongering and ensure strict compliance with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. A daily Action Taken Report (ATR) will also be submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
For prompt public grievance redressal regarding LPG shortages, overcharging, or hoarding, the government has released the structural composition and dedicated helpline numbers for both the State and District Control Rooms.
State Control Room Composition
| Sl. No. | Designation | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joint Controller, LMU, F&CSD | Chairperson |
| 2. | Representative from Police, HQ | Member |
| 3. | Representative from Health Dept. | Member |
| 4. | Representative from Education Dept. | Member |
| 5. | Representative from Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department | Member |
| 6. | Representative from Tourism Dept. | Member |
| 7. | Representative from SLC of OMC | Member |
State Control Room Contact No.: 9775967777 / 9064534768
District Control Rooms (Gangtok, Pakyong, Mangan, Namchi, Soreng, Gyalshing)
| Sl. No. | Designation | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | DCSO, F&CSD | Chairperson |
| 2. | Representative from DC Office | Member |
| 3. | Representative from Police, HQ | Member |
| 4. | Representative from Health Dept. | Member |
| 5. | Representative from Education Dept. | Member |
| 6. | Representative from Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department | Member |
| 7. | Representative from Tourism Dept. | Member |
| 8. | Representative from SLC of OMC | Member |
(Note: Sl. No. adjusted for sequence accuracy from the original document)
District Control Room Contact Numbers:
Gangtok District: 8768884346
Pakyong District: 9800789595
Mangan District: 8145896216
Namchi District: 9775945994
Soreng District: 9734142775
Gyalshing District: 9733327413
The state administration has assured the public that these arrangements will be reviewed periodically based on the prevailing situation to ensure an uninterrupted and fair supply of essential cooking gas to all households and critical institutions.
