The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release of Rs. 1650 crore to oil marketing companies (OMCs) towards a scheme for providing 75 lakh new LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). The decision was taken at the meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The PMUY was launched in May 2016 to provide free LPG connections to women of below-poverty line (BPL) households. The scheme has been a major success, with over 9.6 crore connections already provided to eligible beneficiaries.
The approval of Rs. 1650 crore for new LPG connections under the PMUY is a major boost to the scheme. It will help to ensure that more BPL households have access to clean cooking fuel.
The PMUY has had a number of positive benefits for BPL households. It has helped to improve their health and well-being by reducing their exposure to harmful smoke from traditional cooking fuels. It has also empowered women and girls by giving them more control over their households.
In addition, the PMUY has also had a positive impact on the economy. It has created jobs in the LPG sector and boosted the demand for LPG appliances.
Benefits of using LPG
LPG is a clean and efficient cooking fuel. It offers a number of benefits over traditional cooking fuels, such as:
- Improved health: LPG produces fewer emissions than traditional cooking fuels, such as firewood and kerosene. This helps to improve the health of users by reducing their exposure to harmful smoke.
- Reduced time and effort: LPG cooking is faster and easier than cooking with traditional fuels. This saves users time and effort.
- Environmental benefits: LPG is a relatively clean fuel that produces fewer pollutants than traditional cooking fuels. This helps to protect the environment.
Impact of the PMUY
The PMUY has had a significant impact on the lives of BPL households. It has helped to improve their health and well-being, empower women and girls, and create jobs in the LPG sector.
A study by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, found that the PMUY has led to a significant reduction in the prevalence of respiratory diseases among women and children in BPL households. The study also found that the PMUY has helped to improve the empowerment of women and girls by giving them more control over their households.
The PMUY has also had a positive impact on the economy. It has created jobs in the LPG sector and boosted the demand for LPG appliances. A study by the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy found that the PMUY has created over 1.2 lakh jobs in the LPG sector.
Conclusion
The approval of Rs. 1650 crore for new LPG connections under the PMUY is a major boost to the scheme. It will help to ensure that more BPL households have access to clean cooking fuel.
The PMUY has been a major success, with over 9.6 crore connections already provided to eligible beneficiaries. The scheme has had a number of positive benefits for BPL households, including improved health and well-being, empowerment of women and girls, and creation of jobs in the LPG sector.
The PMUY is a flagship scheme of the Government of India that is helping to improve the lives of BPL households. It is a shining example of how the government is working to uplift the poor and marginalized sections of society.
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