Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced Monday that the government will distribute 2.5 million additional free LPG connections through the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana during Navratri festivities. This expansion brings total program beneficiaries to 106 million families nationwide. The administration allocates Rs 2,050 per connection, covering cylinders, stoves, regulators, and associated equipment. Puri described the initiative as a festival gift recognizing women's empowerment and honoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to female welfare. The minister emphasized how the program transforms lives by eliminating kitchen smoke and improving family health.
The Cabinet recently approved Rs 300 subsidies for refills benefiting over 10.33 crore Ujjwala families. These subsidies reduce cylinder prices to Rs 553, below costs in many LPG-producing nations. Since its May 2016 launch, the scheme provides deposit-free connections to women from economically disadvantaged households. Ujjwala 2.0 enhancements offer free initial refills and stoves to participants. Puri praised the program's nationwide reach, extending benefits to remote communities while eliminating health hazards associated with traditional cooking methods.
The Cabinet recently approved Rs 300 subsidies for refills benefiting over 10.33 crore Ujjwala families. These subsidies reduce cylinder prices to Rs 553, below costs in many LPG-producing nations. Since its May 2016 launch, the scheme provides deposit-free connections to women from economically disadvantaged households. Ujjwala 2.0 enhancements offer free initial refills and stoves to participants. Puri praised the program's nationwide reach, extending benefits to remote communities while eliminating health hazards associated with traditional cooking methods.
