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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

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The Union Cabinet has approved to extend the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for how many years in September 2023?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Three years.

  • In September 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for three more years, from the financial year 2023-24 to 2025-26.

  • This extension aims to provide clean cooking fuel (LPG connections) to women from economically weaker and underprivileged sections, helping them shift away from traditional polluting fuels like firewood and coal.

  • Under this third phase, around 75 million new LPG connections will be issued, increasing the total number of beneficiaries to approximately 103.5 million (10.35 crore).

  • PMUY plays a critical role in improving women’s health by reducing indoor air pollution, protecting the environment, and raising living standards.

  • The extension supports India’s energy security goals by promoting clean and sustainable energy sources at the household level.

  • This move aligns with the government’s focus on energy inclusion and women’s empowerment, contributing to broader social and economic development objectives.