Aadhar authentication for LPG is being done to check bogus customers: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that oil marketing companies are implementing eKYC Aadhaar authentication for LPG customers to tackle bogus accounts used by gas distributors for commercial cylinders. This move follows concerns raised by Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, VD Satheesan, about the challenges faced by consumers during the mustering process, which involves verifying Aadhaar details during cylinder delivery. Minister Puri assured that steps are being taken to address any inconvenience and emphasized the importance of preventing the misuse of subsidized cylinders.