UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces free LPG cylinder refill for 1.89 crore PMUY beneficiaries on Diwali, Holi
Adityanath said the UP government will provide one cylinder to poor families under the PM Ujjwala Yojana scheme, benefitting 1.89 crore beneficiaries.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that eligible families under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will receive one free LPG cylinder on Diwali and Holi. This announcement came during a program for the distribution of refill subsidies to over 1.89 crore beneficiaries in the state. The state government has allocated ₹1,500 crore for the distribution of LPG cylinder subsidies.
Adityanath explained that a domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹983.45, and the government provides a subsidy of ₹335, leaving the beneficiary to bear ₹648.55. The Chief Minister stated that the free LPG cylinder on Diwali and Holi will allow poor families to save money to buy Diwali sweets and lamps. He contrasted the current situation with that of the Congress government, where obtaining a single gas connection was a difficult task.
Adityanath emphasized the government's commitment to providing free gas connections to poor families as a demonstration of good governance. He also highlighted the significance of Ayodhya's Deepotsav, scheduled for November 7, as a symbol of social unity, bringing together people from various backgrounds through shared faith and cultural participation. CM Yogi is set to visit Ayodhya to review the preparations for the event.
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