What are the aims and objectives of the Ujjwala scheme
The Ujjwala scheme has been extended to 75 lakh consumers. Discuss the aims and objectives of this government scheme.
The Ujjwala scheme, also known as Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), is a government scheme launched in India with the aim of providing clean cooking fuel to households below the poverty line. The objectives of the Ujjwala scheme are as follows:
- Providing clean and affordable cooking fuel to 75 lakh households below the poverty line.
- Reducing the health hazards associated with cooking on traditional fuels like wood and coal, which release harmful gases.
- Empowering women by reducing their exposure to smoke, promoting their safety, and improving their overall health and well-being.
- Enabling financial inclusion by providing financial support for the initial cost of a gas connection and stove.
- Promoting the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a clean and sustainable cooking fuel option.
- Reducing indoor air pollution, thereby contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
- Creating job opportunities in the LPG supply chain and related industries.
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