Ujjwala Scheme: LPG cylinder cheaper by Rs 300! Big benefit of subsidy in Modi government's Ujjwala scheme, know how to avail the benefit..

If you are also troubled by the rising prices of LPG cylinders, then there is relief news for you. Last month, the government increased the prices of LPG cylinders by Rs 50. However, under the Central Government's Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), some consumers are getting cheaper gas cylinders up to Rs 300. This subsidy is transferred directly to the account of the beneficiaries. Let us know which consumers are given this benefit and what is its complete process...

Who gets the benefit of Ujjwala Yojana?

The benefit of PM Ujjwala Yojana is available only to those who are eligible for it. At present, the price of cylinders for the beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana is Rs 550, while for the general consumer, it is Rs 853. That is, women associated with the Ujjwala scheme are getting a benefit of more than Rs 300.

More than 10 crore families are associated with Ujjwala Yojana.

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was started on 1 May 2016 in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. Its purpose was to provide free LPG connections to women of poor families and to provide relief from polluting fuels like wood and coal. Under this, the government's target was to provide 5 crore connections earlier but later it was increased to 8 crore. This target was achieved in September 2019. After this, the second phase of the scheme Ujjwala 2.0 started in August 2021 and till January 2023, 1.60 crore new connections have been given.

In September 2023, the government approved 75 lakh additional connections, which were issued by July 2024. Now more than 10 crore families have joined the Ujjwala scheme.

How to apply for Ujjwala Yojana Free Gas Cylinder?

If you want to take advantage of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, then some important documents and conditions have to be fulfilled for this.

Necessary conditions: First of all, the applicant must be an Indian citizen, and his name must be on the list of families below the poverty line (BPL). Along with this, there should not be any LPG gas connection in the name of that woman.

Necessary documents: Some important documents are also required for the Ujjwala connection application. These include Aadhar card, ration card, and bank account details. With these documents, you can apply online for the scheme.

Where to apply for Ujjwala gas connection?

For this, you have to visit the official website of the scheme www.pmuy.gov.in, where all the information and forms related to the application are available.

Beneficial scheme for women

Through this scheme, poor women have got relief from wood smoke in the kitchen. This has also protected them from eye and respiratory diseases. Ujjwala Yojana has got more than 238 crore cylinders refilled so far, which clearly shows its success. Along with this, 11,670 new LPG distributors have been added so that the delivery of cylinders can reach remote areas easily.

In the last 9 years, Ujjwala Yojana has not only provided gas connections to crores of women but has also given them relief in terms of both health and time. This scheme of the Modi government has become a big example of women's empowerment through cheap and clean fuel.