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PM Ujjwala Yojana: Over 1.5 Crore People to Get ‘Free LPG Gas Cylinders’ on Holi

After the BJP's thunderous victory in Elections 2022, the Government is planning to distribute over 1,65 Crore free LPG Gas Cylinders. Read on to find more!

Sugandh Bhatnagar
Free LPG Cylinders to be distributed to the people of UP
Free LPG Cylinders to be distributed to the people of UP

This Holi is going to be special for many families of Uttar Pradesh! Actually, after winning the UP elections, the Government is planning to give the free gas cylinders under the PM Ujjwala Yojana. The Food and Civil Supplies Department has sent a proposal to the government to give free LPG gas cylinders on Holi. 

In fact, the BJP had made a promise before the assembly elections, to give free cylinders on Holi and Diwali to the beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. There are 1.65 crore beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme in the state. To give away free gas cylinders to these many people govt will have to bear Rs 3000 crores expenditure. 

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme for providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. 

The Food and Civil Supplies Department has sent its proposal to the government on Monday. After the approval of this proposal, the budget will be released from the Finance Department and cylinders will be distributed.  

Free ration scheme will also be extended: 

The state government is also going to extend the free ration scheme which was applicable till march. Under this, wheat, rice, grams, salt and oil available under the National Food Security is being given free of cost. 

During the election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced to take forward the scheme of giving two cylinders and free ration under the Ujjwala scheme. 

BJP’s Brilliant win in Elections 2022: 

Let us inform you that in the assembly elections held in 5 states, BJP has performed amazingly in 4 states. At the same time, BJP has made a comeback in the country's largest state UP and is going to form the government here again. 

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