The Uttar Pradesh government, headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has started distribution of free LPG cylinders for Diwali to benefit 1.86 crore families in the state. The double-engine government has allocated Rs 1,890 crore for this initiative.
The distribution of the cylinders to a higher number of beneficiaries compared to last year commenced following issuance of a government order in this regard.
It's worth mentioning here that the Uttar Pradesh government distributed free LPG cylinders to 1.85 crore families, including over 85 lakh women, last year. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, free LPG cylinders are distributed biannually in the state during the festivals of Holi and Diwali.
It is important to note that under the Ujjwala Yojana, the central government provides a subsidy of Rs 300 to each beneficiary, while the state government covers the remaining discount. Each beneficiary receives a refill of a 14.2 kg cylinder.
You may also like
Salman Khan's Fate Will Be Worse Than Baba Siddique: WhatsApp Message Seeks Rs 5 Crore Ransom From Actor
Keep avocados ripe 'for twice as long' with expert's easy 4-step method
RAW official plotted to kill Sikh separatist in US: Department of Justice
Liam Payne's three Royal encounters including 'nerve-wracking' meeting with the Queen
Meta launches joint initiative with Centre to empower Indians against online scams