Modi Govt’s Big Announcement On LPG Cylinders: Subsidy For Ujjwala Scheme Beneficiaries Increased To Rs 300

The Indian government has announced a big increase in the subsidy for LPG cylinders for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). The subsidy has been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per cylinder.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 4, 2023, at a public rally in Hyderabad. Modi said that the decision would benefit over 9 crore families across the country.

“The Modi government is committed to the welfare of the poor and the marginalized. This decision will help to ease the burden on Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries,” Modi said.

The increase in subsidy is a significant relief for Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries, who have been struggling to cope with the rising prices of LPG cylinders. The price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi is currently Rs 903. The increase in subsidy will reduce the effective price of a cylinder for Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries to Rs 603.

The PMUY was launched in 2016 with the aim of providing free LPG connections to poor households. The scheme has been a huge success, and over 9 crore families have benefited from it so far.

The increase in subsidy for Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries is a welcome move by the government. It will help to reduce the financial burden on poor households and make cooking gas more affordable for them.