Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiary Felicitation Programme, free LPG gas connections and stoves were distributed to families of permanent and temporary employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) here on Friday.
India's Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, took to his social media on Wednesday, highlighting the transformative impact of India's clean cooking initiatives, emphasizing that the true success of the program lies in the regular usage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday distributed free gas connections to eligible women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at a grand programme held at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed DUISIB to conduct a survey in slum areas to identify families still using traditional stoves and hearths, so that clean fuel can be provided to them under the Ujjwala Yojana, according to the Delhi CMO.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Monday announced that the Centre will distribute 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on the occasion of Navratri.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Monday announced that the Centre will distribute 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on the occasion of Navratri.
"LPG Connection: Year 2014 - 14 crore and Year 2025 - 33 crore," Puri said while addressing the gathering here, adding, "Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, the past 11 years have brought an LPG revolution that has ushered in a new wave of change in every sector."
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the financial savings that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) enjoy in their cooking expenditure.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted that the number of piped gas connections in India has surged to 1.32 crores in 2024 from 25 lakhs in 2014.
As of July 1, there are 32.68 crore active domestic LPG consumers being served by public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). To ensure a steady supply of refills and to accommodate new LPG connections, OMCs have over 50 crore cylinders in circulation, most of which are steel cylinders.
According to a release by the All India LPG distribution federation, a delivery personnel or mechanic will visit the homes of gas consumers within a stipulated timeframe to perform safety checks and educate consumers on safety protocols.
The BJP leader alleged that District Magistrates of respective districts have issued verbal diktats not to accept applications for new connections any further.