**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to Unstarred Question No. 1922 in Lok Sabha regarding the Public Distribution System (PDS) and oil depot infrastructure in Mizoram, to be answered on February 11th, 2026. It confirms the government's ongoing review of the PDS and essential commodity availability in Mizoram. The document also addresses the adequacy of oil and LPG infrastructure in the state.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Public Distribution System (PDS) Review**
* The Government continuously reviews the functioning of the PDS and availability of essential commodities in Mizoram.
* End-to-End Computerization of PDS has been implemented across the country.
* Significant progress includes 100% digitization of ration cards, e-PoS installation, One Nation One Ration Card implementation, supply chain computerization, grievance redressal systems, and transparency portals with Aadhar-biometric authentication for rightful NFSA beneficiary targeting.
* **Oil and LPG Infrastructure**
* The installation of new Oil Terminals/Depots, expansion of retail outlet networks, and LPG distributorship appointments by Public Sector Undertaking Oil Marketing Companies (PSU OMCs) is a continuous process to ensure petroleum product availability in the country.
* As of February 1, 2026, PSU OMCs have 117 operational Retail Outlets (IOCL-77, BPCL-15, HPCL-25) in Mizoram, including rural and remote areas.
* PSU OMCs have 59 LPG distributorships in Mizoram to meet domestic LPG needs.
* Adequate capacity is available to meet both regular and emergency requirements.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens of Mizoram**
* **Impact:** Citizens benefit from a continuously reviewed and improved PDS system and from adequate oil and LPG infrastructure to meet regular and emergency needs.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly stated, but they can utilize the upgraded PDS system (digitized ration cards, e-PoS) and can rely on the availability of retail outlets and LPG distributorships.
**Stakeholder: Public Sector Undertaking Oil Marketing Companies (PSU OMCs)**
* **Impact:** Need to continue their work on establishing new oil terminals/depots, expanding retail outlet networks, and appointing LPG distributorships.
* **Action Required:** Maintain operations, assess demand, and fulfill statutory norms and commercial viability in the country.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution**
* **Impact:** The Ministry oversees and monitors the functioning of the PDS and the oil and LPG infrastructure development in Mizoram and the country.
* **Action Required:** Continue the End-to-End Computerization of PDS.
Key Entities Referenced
Public Distribution System (PDS): A government-run food security system providing subsidized food and essential commodities to the poor.
Mizoram: The state in India where the PDS and oil depot infrastructure are being reviewed.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution: The government ministry responsible for the PDS and related matters.
One Nation One Ration Card: Initiative ensuring all NFSA beneficiaries, especially migrant workers and their families, can access PDS across the nation from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) of their choice
Public Sector Undertaking Oil Marketing Companies (PSU OMCs): Government-owned entities responsible for the distribution of petroleum products.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1922
TO BE ANSWERED ON lITII FEBRUARY, 2026
PDS AND OIL DEPOT INFRASTRUCTURE IN MIZORAM
1922. SHRI RICHARD VANLALHMANGAIHA:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
be pleased to state:
(a): whether the Government has reviewed the functioning of the Public Distribution System
(PDS) and availability of essential commodities in the State of Mizoram and if so, the details
thereof:
(b): whether adequate oil depots and fuel storage infrastructure (including petrol, diesel and
LPG storage) are available in the said State to meet regular demand and emergency
requirements, particularly in remote and border areas;
(c): if not, whether the Government proposes to establish new oil depots or upgrade existing
facilities in Mizoram; and
(d): if so, the details thereof along with the proposed time-frame?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBHANIYA)
(a) : Yes. The Government continuously reviews the functioning of the Public Distribution System
(PDS) and availability of essential commodities in Mizoram.
As part of technological reforms, the scheme of End-to-End Computerization of PDS has
been implemented all over the country. A significant progress has been achieved at the national level
in terms of 100% digitization of ration cards, installation of electronic Point of Sale (e-PoS) devices,
implementation of One Nation One Ration Card, computerisation of supply chain management,
online grievance redressal systems and initiation of transparency portals that ensures transparency
and rightful targeting of NFS A beneficiaries in the country through Aadhar-biometric authentication.
(b) to (d): The installation of new Oil Terminals/ Depots, expansion of Retail Outlet network and
appointment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distributorships by Public Sector Undertaking Oil
Marketing Companies (PSU OMCs) is a continuous process to ensure adequate availability of
petroleum products including Motor Spirit (MS), High Speed Diesel (HSD) and LPG throughout thecountry, depending upon the requirement of a particular region including fulfillment of statutory
norms and commercial viability.
As on 01.02.2026, PSU OMCs have 117 operational Retail Outlets (IOCL-77, BPCL-15 &
HPCL-25) in Mizoram including Rural & Remote areas. Also, PSU OMCs have total 59 number of
LPG distributorship in Mizoram to meet the domestic LPG requirement of consumers. As such, there
is adequate capacity to meet both regular and emergency requirements.
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