On social media, Rohini Acharya questioned the government’s claim that LPG supplies remain normal across the country. She said that if gas is easily available, then asking people to use coal shows policy failure. According to her, forcing citizens to return to old cooking methods reflects “reverse-gear development.”

The debate started after reports of LPG shortages in several areas. Long queues for cylinders and supply delays during the wedding season have increased public frustration.

Rohini Acharya slams Samrat Chaudhary over LPG crisis while also criticizing the government for saying that supply and distribution systems are working smoothly despite public complaints.

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Officials said the move will benefit more than two crore families covered under the National Food Security Act. These households can purchase coal through the Public Distribution System at controlled prices. The step was taken after energy supply disruptions caused an LPG shortage in several areas.

The government has directed district authorities and related departments to ensure smooth supply and fair distribution. Coal will be transported from suppliers to districts and then delivered to ration shops for public sale.

Authorities say coal on ration PDS shops in Bihar is only a temporary solution until the LPG supply stabilizes. The government hopes the plan will help families continue cooking without major disruptions during the fuel crisis.

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According to the Bihar Wedding LPG Cylinder Guideline, district authorities will provide commercial gas cylinders to families hosting weddings based on local availability. The Food and Consumer Protection Department announced the decision during a press conference in Patna. Officials said the move will ensure that guests and wedding processions receive proper meals without any cooking issues.

The government issued these guidelines as LPG supply has faced pressure due to international tensions and higher demand. Authorities have also banned the commercial use of domestic cylinders to stop black marketing and hoarding. Because of rising gas prices, catering costs for weddings have already increased by 15–20 percent in some places.

Officials expect wedding activity to increase after the Hindu period of Kharmaas ends on 14 April, with many auspicious marriage dates in April and May.

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The government has made PNG adoption faster in cities where pipeline networks already exist. In some areas, people may even lose LPG supply if they do not switch within the given time.

Applying for PNG is simple. Consumers can visit the official website of gas providers like IGL, MGL, or GAIL, fill out an online form, upload ID and address proof, and choose an installation date.

PNG offers continuous supply, better safety, and no need for storage. It also reduces the risk of leakage compared to cylinders.

With quick approvals and growing infrastructure, the shift to PNG is becoming easier for households across many cities.

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Several complaints about gas shortages have also reached state authorities. Hospitals and community kitchens run by women’s self-help groups have reported difficulties in getting LPG cylinders. Officials have asked district authorities to review the situation and resolve around 100 complaints received from different areas.

Consumers also reported problems with LPG booking and delivery. Some people said they received delivery confirmation messages but did not actually receive the cylinders. Others claimed that they were asked to pay more than the official LPG price.

The shortage has also affected school mid-day meal programs. In some schools, cooks have started using wood or coal after LPG cylinders ran out, raising concerns for more than one crore students who depend on the scheme.

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