Large sections of the rural population are still unaware of health concerns and issues that arise out of the use of solid fuels (“Clearing the smoke on LPG reform”, April 12). They consider it to be cost-effective. Apart from incorporating the writers’ suggestions to improve last-mile distribution and monetary support, people must be made aware of the hazards of using solid fuels. This can be done by conducting awareness campaigns which are scarcely heard of in the rural areas.
Mohana Shankar V.,
Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
The goal of smokeless kitchens will remain a dream unless local distributors end the practice of hoarding cylinders and harassing customers while making a booking by giving excuses of insufficient LPG stock and labour shortage. Most of these problems vanish the moment a customer is willing to pay a bribe. The authorities concerned must ensure sufficient supply in a transparent manner.
Abdul Aziz,
Kilakkarai, Tamil Nadu
