New Delhi: The federal government introduced on Thursday that it’s going to proceed offering a subsidy of Rs 300 per LPG cylinder to poor girls below the Ujjwala Yojana. This subsidy extension will likely be efficient from April 1 for the following fiscal 12 months.
Earlier Subsidy Hike
Final 12 months, in October, the federal government had elevated the subsidy from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for as much as 12 refills yearly. This enhanced subsidy was relevant for the present fiscal 12 months ending on March 31.
CCEA Choice
The Cupboard Committee on Financial Affairs (CCEA) has accredited the extension of this subsidy till 2024-25. Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared this data with reporters.
Beneficiaries And Value
Almost 10 crore households are anticipated to profit from this transfer, which can price the federal government Rs 12,000 crore.
Goal Of Ujjwala Yojana
The Ujjwala Yojana, launched in Could 2016, goals to supply deposit-free LPG connections to grownup girls from poor households, making clear cooking gas accessible to rural and disadvantaged communities.
Earlier Subsidy Will increase
Earlier, in Could 2022, the federal government had offered a Rs 200 per cylinder subsidy to PMUY beneficiaries, which was later raised to Rs 300 in October 2023.
Latest Worth Discount
In late August, simply earlier than the meeting elections in states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the federal government diminished cooking fuel costs by Rs 200 per cylinder. This introduced down the value of an LPG cylinder to Rs 903.
Impression On Beneficiaries
The sponsored value of Rs 603 per cylinder, after contemplating the Rs 300 subsidy, goals to make LPG extra inexpensive for Ujjwala beneficiaries.
Encouraging LPG Utilization
The focused subsidy scheme encourages PMUY shoppers to proceed utilizing LPG for cooking functions. Because of this, there was a 20% enhance within the common LPG consumption amongst PMUY beneficiaries.
Eligibility
All PMUY beneficiaries are eligible to avail of the focused subsidy scheme, guaranteeing equitable entry to wash cooking gas for these in want.
