Port Blair, Dec. 11: The ANTCC President, Shri. Rangalal Halder has addressed a letter to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration highlighting a pressing issue that demands immediate attention.

Halder said that the shortage of LPG gas cylinders in the Middle & North Andaman region has reached a critical point, impacting the daily lives of citizens for the past two months. Families are facing significant hardships as they grapple with the challenge of cooking meals, posing a serious threat to their well-being and hindering economic activities in the area.

He emphasized the urgency of taking swift action to ensure the regular and timely supply of LPG gas cylinders in North & Middle Andaman to alleviate the current hardships faced by the residents and prevent further escalation of the crisis.

He requested the Chief Secretary to coordinate with concerned authorities for LPG cylinder distribution and also underscored the importance of identifying the root causes of the shortage.