LPG cylinders’ price slashed further for Ujjwala beneficiaries, to cost Rs 600

LPG cylinders’ price slashed further for Ujjwala beneficiaries, to cost Rs 600

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Oct 04, 2023: The Centre has approved an additional subsidy of Rs 100 on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, in a move aimed at supporting economically disadvantaged households.

 

Union Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed the increase, stating that "the beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana will now receive a subsidy of Rs 300, up from the previous Rs 200."

Under the Ujjwala Yojana, eligible beneficiaries will now get an increased subsidy of Rs 300 on gas cylinders, marking an increase from the previous Rs 200 subsidy. With this, Ujjwala beneficiaries will be able to purchase gas cylinders for a total cost of Rs 600.

This decision by the government seeks to offer relief to numerous low-income families across the nation, a timely step ahead of crucial state elections later this year and the general election scheduled for 2024.

In a previous development back in August, the price of LPG cylinders intended for domestic use was lowered by Rs 200 per cylinder for all consumers. However, the total benefit for Ujjwala beneficiaries amounted to Rs 400 per cylinder.

With the fresh subsidy approval of Rs 100, the overall support extended by the government to Ujjwala beneficiaries stands at Rs 500.

Courtesy: India Today