The central government has approved 25 lakh new free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. This will increase the total number of beneficiaries to 10.60 crores. These beneficiaries also get a subsidy of ₹ 300 per cylinder.
New Delhi: The central government has approved the provision of 25 lakh more LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for FY 2025-26. After this, on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted women beneficiaries. PM Modi wrote on X- On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I wish all the mothers and sisters joining the Ujjwala family. This step has not only brought happiness for them during this holy festival, but also strengthens our resolve towards women empowerment.
Modi cabinet approval for 25 lakh new free PM Ujjwala connection
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that on the occasion of Center Navratri, under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), 25 lakh free LPG connections will be distributed. The Union Minister said that this will increase the total number of LPG connections to 10.60 crores. Extension of Ujjwala families. A great gift to women power! With the auspicious beginning of Navratri, the gift of 25 lakh new free PM Ujjwala connection is another proof that PM Narendra Modi respects women like Durga ji. This decision further strengthens our resolve of respect and empowerment of mothers and sisters.
The minister said that the government will spend Rs 2050 on each of each of 25 lakh new LPG connections. Now, the number of members of the Ujjwala family will increase to 10.60 crores. The Government of India will spend Rs 2,050 on every connection, so that the beneficiaries can get free LPG cylinders with gas stoves, regulators etc.
Ujjwala beneficiaries are getting Rs 300. Subsidy of
Appreciating the Prime Minister for this scheme, he said that the idea of ’Shakti’ is reflected in his decisions. The power of the Mother Goddess is present as women on earth. Even in Indian culture, women are considered a symbol of ‘power’. During Navratri, we worship the nine forms of Maa Durga, which symbolizes female power. This feeling is clearly reflected in Modi ji’s intentions and plans. The center is offering a subsidy of Rs 300 for more than 10.33 crore cylinders, which can be filled again for Rs 553.
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Started in May 2016, PMUY aims to provide LPG connections to adult women from poor families across the country without deposit. All PMUY beneficiaries get a deposit-free LPG connection, including security deposit (SD), pressure regulator, security hose, domestic gas consumer card (DGCC) booklet and installation charge for cylinders. According to the current methods of Ujjwala 2.0, the first refill and stove are also given free to all beneficiaries.