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  • Domestic LPG Cylinder Gets Cheaper By Rs 100, Announces PM Modi On Women’s Day; Check New Rates |

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced slashing of the domestic LPG prices by Rs 100 on the occasion of Women’s day. Sharing the news on X, PM Modi said the move will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting ‘Nari Shakti’. 

    “Today, on the occasion of Women’s Day, we have taken a big decision to discount Rs 100 on the prices of LPG cylinders. This will not only make the life of women’s power easier but will also reduce the financial burden of crores of families. This step will also be helpful in environmental protection, which will improve the health of the entire family,” said PM Modi.

    Today, on Women’s Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti.

    By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim…
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2024

    Benefits To Ujjwala Beneficiaries

    The Union Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday approved the extension of a targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year for the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the financial year 2024-25. As of March 1, 2024, there are more than 10.27 crore PMUY beneficiaries. A LPG cylinder used to cost Rs 600 to Ujjwala beneficiaries. If the Rs 100 benefits are given to the PMUY beneficiaries, then the cost will further reduced to Rs 500.

    New LPG Rates

    Earlier, a LPG cylinder used to cost Rs 1,100 to non-Ujjwala consumers. However, the Modi government reduced the prices by Rs 200 per cylinder in August last year bringing the prices down to Rs 900. Now, with another discount of Rs 100, the consumers will get an LPG cylinder for Rs 800.

  • Big cut in LPG price, government increased subsidy on Ujjwala scheme, now you will get this much discount

    Ujjwala Yojana 2023: The Central Government has given big relief to the beneficiaries of Ujjwala Scheme. The government has increased the amount of subsidy on Ujjwala scheme (LPG Cylinder Subsidy Hike) has been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 300. At present, people have to pay Rs 903 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder. Whereas, under the scheme, the beneficiaries had to pay Rs 703. After increasing the subsidy by the Central Government, the beneficiaries will have to pay Rs 603. Earlier, on August 30, giving a big relief to the common people and the beneficiaries of Ujjwala scheme, the Central Government had announced a subsidy of Rs 200 on LPG cylinder and an additional subsidy of Rs 200 to the customers of Ujjwala scheme. Earlier, under the Ujjwala scheme, beneficiaries were being given a subsidy of Rs 200 on the cylinder. This simply meant that now they were being given a subsidy of Rs 400 on the purchase of LPG cylinder. But after this announcement of the government, the subsidy given under Ujjwala scheme has increased to Rs 500.

    what is ujjwala scheme

    Ujjwala Yojana is an important welfare scheme of the Government of India which aims to provide wrapped bottled gas (LPG) cylinders instead of vegetarian clothes to the poor class households. Its main objective is to provide clean, energy-conserving and equitable cooking facilities to poor women and their families. This scheme is part of the many schemes of the Government of India for poverty alleviation and prosperity. This is an effort to bring positive change in the lives of poor women.

    Important points of Ujjwala scheme:

    • Classification of beneficiaries: Under the Ujjwala scheme, beneficiaries are selected on the basis of specific parameters. Most of the poor and low-income families are included in this.

    • Gas Cylinder Distribution: Under the Ujjwala scheme, selected beneficiaries are provided a new and Government of India approved LPG cylinder free of charge from the exchange.

    • Financial Assistance: The scheme provides gas cylinders at cheap rates to economically challenged and low-income families.

    • Safety and Hygiene: With the Ujjwala scheme, LPG gas cylinders provide a safe and hygienic alternative to wood or wood fired chulhas, with no electricity and no digging.

    • Social Benefits: Through the scheme, women can save time and energy for their families, which can help them in pursuing education and other educational works.