Uttarakhand's Strategic Move: Firewood Amid Middle East Gas Crisis

Due to escalating Middle Eastern tensions impacting gas supplies, Uttarakhand is preparing to supply firewood for commercial use. Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal highlights the crisis, prompting measures to ensure wood availability as alternative fuel. Import disruptions intensify with priority gas allocation to essential sectors.

In response to growing tensions in the Middle East and the resulting disruption of gas supplies, the Uttarakhand government is making preparations to provide firewood for commercial use if necessary.

Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal described the situation as resembling a crisis scenario, highlighting the potential for a gas shortage due to ongoing conflicts.

To mitigate the impact, the state has issued directives to the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation to secure wood availability as an alternative fuel. Meanwhile, India's government has reprioritized gas allocation, ensuring household and transportation sectors remain unaffected by the supply disruption.