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Free LPG Cylinders: This Diwali once again the government is going to give free cylinders. This year Diwali is on 31 October 2024. Before that, free cylinders will be given to 1.86 crore families by the Yogi government. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, free LPG cylinders are being given before Diwali. (Free LPG Cylinders). Under the Prime Minister Ujjwala Scheme, free LPG cylinders were distributed to the beneficiaries on the occasion of Holi. This time cylinders are being given free on Diwali. (Free LPG Cylinders scheme)

Last year also, free cylinders were given to 1.85 crore beneficiary families and more than 85 lakh women under the Ujjwala Scheme on Diwali. This time free cylinders are being given to 1.86 crore beneficiary families.

What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

Prime Minister Ujjwala Scheme was started by the Central Government on 1 May 2016, under which many people in Uttar Pradesh are benefiting from this scheme. This scheme was launched to promote women's empowerment and economic empowerment. A scheme has been launched to encourage the use of gas for cooking, especially in rural areas.

Under this scheme, LPG cylinders, safety hoses, regulators and domestic gas consumer cards (DGCC book) are provided to eligible families. Apart from this, beneficiaries are also given a subsidy of Rs 300 per month on LPG cylinders.

Last year also, on Diwali, free cylinders were given to 1.85 crore beneficiary families and more than 85 lakh women under the Ujjwala scheme. This time free cylinders are being given to 1.86 crore beneficiary families.