Which scheme provides free LPG connections to women from poor households in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Explanation:
☛ Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched on 1 May 2016 from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
☛ It is implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
☛ The main objective is to safeguard the health of women and children by providing clean cooking fuel (LPG) instead of traditional, polluting fuels like firewood and cow dung.
☛ Under this scheme, financial support of ₹1,600 per connection is provided to eligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
☛ Ujjwala 2.0 was launched in August 2021 from Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh to cover migrant households without requiring proof of address.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The tagline of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is "Swachh Indhan, Behtar Jeevan".
☛ Saubhagya Yojana: Launched in September 2017 to provide electricity connections to all willing un-electrified rural and poor urban households.
☛ Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY): Launched in 2016 and expanded during COVID-19 to provide food security (free food grains) and economic relief to poor citizens.
☛ Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY): Launched in September 2018 from Ranchi, Jharkhand, providing health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Indian ministry oversees the implementation of PMUY? → Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
☛ From which district was Ujjwala 2.0 launched in 2021? → Mahoba (Uttar Pradesh)
☛ What is the primary objective of the PM Saubhagya Yojana? → Universal household electrification
☛ What is the annual health coverage amount per family under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)? → ₹5 lakh
☛ Which scheme encouraged affluent citizens to voluntarily surrender their LPG subsidies? → GiveItUp campaign