News Brief
Modi Government Greenlights Rs 1,650 Crore Allocation For 75 Lakh New LPG Connections, Bolstering Ujjwala Scheme
Nayan Dwivedi
Sep 13, 2023, 05:19 PM | Updated 05:24 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
In May 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a significant programme aiming to provide LPG connections to women from below poverty line families.
This initiative addressed the energy needs of marginalised women, giving them access to clean cooking fuel.
As part of the ongoing PMUY, an addition of 75 lakh new Ujjwala connections has been approved, with an allocation of Rs 1,650 crore.
This expansion will increase the total beneficiaries to an impressive 10.35 crore, enhancing the programme's positive impact.
The announcement of these new connections has been shared with the press, highlighting the government's ongoing efforts to support and empower women through LPG connections.
This significant expansion is aimed to cater to the government's commitment to improving the lives of marginalised women across the nation, promoting a healthier and safer cooking environment.
The PMUY has been widely praised for successfully reaching deserving women and ensuring their access to clean cooking fuel.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Nayan Dwivedi is Staff Writer at Swarajya.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.