Q. ‘Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell’ functions under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Notes: Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell is the data backbone of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
It recently celebrated its 22nd foundation day. After the dismantling of Administered Pricing Mechanism (APM) in petroleum sector, Oil Coordination Committee (OCC) was abolished and a new cell called Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC) was created effective 1st April 2002.