Bhubaneswar: During a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today officials to remain vigilant against any artificial scarcity of cooking gas and other essentials. 

Expressing concern over the possibility of hoarding and black marketing, Majhi instructed officials to conduct statewide raids and take stringent action against unscrupulous traders involved in illegal practices.

He also reviewed the state government’s preparedness to tackle any artificial shortage of essential commodities arising out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Majhi assessed the availability and supply of key items such as petroleum products, cooking gas, and fertilisers across the state

In the meeting, it was revealed there are adequate stocks of petroleum, LPG, and other essential commodities in the State.

Majhi stressed the importance of maintaining sufficient stock of fertilisers for the ongoing Rabi cultivation season, so that farmers do not face any disruption.

Officials were directed to undertake widespread awareness campaigns and reassure citizens about the availability of essential commodities.

Chief Secretary Anu Garg presented a detailed overview of the measures being taken by the state government to address the situation.

Senior officials, including Development Commissioner D.K. Singh, Additional Chief Secretaries Hemant Sharma, Shashwat Mishra, Usha Padhee, Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, and Agriculture Secretary Sachin Ramachandra Yadav, were present at the meeting.