DBT in kerosene: Govt seeks states’ cooperation

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, March 3

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought the cooperation of the states in making Direct Benefit Transfer in Kerosene (DBTK) a success.

He emphasised that DBTK will be implemented in consultation and partnership with the state governments. He emphasised that the process should be technology driven and should ensure proper identification of beneficiaries in consonance with Kerosene Control Order.

He said nine states have opted for implementing the scheme on a pilot basis and expressed optimism that other states will also come on board and will take up at least one district for implementing the scheme.

The conference, being attended by the state government officers, officers of Oil Marketing Companies and other stakeholders has been organised to discuss the preparedness and concerns in launching DBTK from April 1.

States made their presentation on the challenges and issues associated with the implementation scheme.