President calls for energy for all at affordable prices The President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil has said that there is a need for comprehensive e

President calls for energy for all at affordable prices

The President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil has said that there is a need for comprehensive energy policies at international, regional and national levels for achieving energy security.

She said the volatility in oil prices with its prices going as high as 150 US dollars a barrel points to the challenges that need to be met. She was speaking after inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Indian Oil Corporations in New Delhi on Tuesday.

She said that there is a need for cooperative framework to be arrived at through openness in global energy market. She has called for energy revolution in the country which would ensure energy security and reliably meet the demand for energy services of all its people.

Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Indian Oil Corporation in New Delhi, President said that to supply energy at affordable prices to cater to the needs of all citizen is the need of the hour. She has asked for to use energy resources optimally and efficiently.

The President said Indian Oil Corporation's Kisan Seva Kendras offering a variety of products and services besides auto fuels and kerosene.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Petroleum minister Murli Deora said booking of domestic LPG cylinder refill may be just a text message on mobile phone away.

Deora said the LPG coverage is available to about 50 per cent of our population currently but he said by 2015 it will be extended to 75 per cent of our population.

He said a road map for expanding CNG supplies to 200 cities is being devised.

On this occasion, a commemorative postal stamp was released acknowledging the service of the Indian oil to the people.

Amongst others, Union Information and Technology minister A Raja, Union minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor, and Union minister of state for petroleum Jitin Prasad and Union minister of state for IT Sachin Pilot present.