K. Paramasivam Raises LPG Supply Concerns in Great Nicobar
Campbell Bay | August 19, 2026 BJP State Secretary K. Paramasivam has raised concerns over the prolonged shortage of LPG cylinders in Campbell Bay, Great Nicobar , and urged the authorities to ensure regular supplies to residents of the remote island. Speaking on the issue, Paramasivam said the last LPG consignment had reportedly reached Campbell Bay on April 24, after which no regular supply had been received. He said around 240 cylinders had subsequently been transported by a Navy vessel , with another consignment of approximately 240 cylinders expected to be sent, but maintained that the quantity was insufficient to meet local requirements. According to Paramasivam, Campbell Bay requires around 3,000 cylinders to adequately address the shortage. He attributed the disruption primarily to transportation difficulties, noting that vessels serving the area, including Monostar and Shakti , were undergoing dry-dock and survey-related work. Paramasivam said advance planning co...