Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a social welfare scheme launched by the Government of India
which was launched by the Prime Minister of India on 1st May 2016 in Ballia Village, UP. When this scheme was started, a target was set to provide LPG connections to 5 crore BPL women.
Out of which 1.5 crore LPG connections have already been given till 31st March 2017 and the target of providing remaining connections will be completed soon. This is like a boon for the poor women of India because the poor woman who is wasting her time and health by cooking on the stove in her kitchen is being linked to this scheme and given a gas connection.
With this scheme, about 1 lakh people will get employment in 3 years and a business opportunity of 10000 crores will be developed. This scheme is also working to boost Make in India.
Implementation of the plan:-
The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This is the first time in history that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is implementing such a massive welfare scheme that will benefit women belonging to crores of the poorest families in the country. The scheme will be completed in three years, i.e., financial years 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19.
What are the eligibility criteria for getting a connection in the Ujjwala scheme?
1. It is necessary to have a name in SECC-2011.
2. It is necessary to have aadhaar number and bank account.
3. Must be 18 years old.
Identification of eligible BPL families for the scheme and selection process will be done in consultation with the State Governments and Union Territories. Under the scheme, BPL families who do not have an LPG connection till the time of inception of the scheme can apply for this scheme.
The selection of the beneficiary will be done only from among the BPL families. However, priority will be given to SC/ST and weaker sections under the scheme. While distributing LPG connections, priority will be given to those states having low LPG coverage as compared to the national ratio.
How to apply :-
Women members of BPL families who wish to apply for the Ujjwala scheme can fill the prescribed application form and submit it to their nearest LPG distribution center. Remember that only those BPL families who do not have an LPG connection at the time of inception of the scheme can apply for the scheme. The list of documents to be attached with the application form is as follows-
BPL certificate authorized by Panchayat Officer or Municipality President
BPL Ration Card
A photo ID such as an Aadhar card or Voter ID card
one passport size photo
copy of aadhar card
driving license
lease agreement
voter id card
Telephone, electricity or water bill
Self-declaration form attested by a gazetted officer
Ration card
Flat Allotment / Possession Letter
housing registration document
LIC policy
bank/credit card statement
It is not necessary that all the above-mentioned documents are to be attached with the application form, for more details about this you can visit the LPG distribution center.
The main objective of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana:-
The main objective of this scheme is to promote the use of pure LPG gas instead of impure fossil fuels used for cooking in rural areas.
One of the main objectives of the scheme is to promote women's empowerment and also to protect their health. Apart from this, there are many other benefits from the implementation of the scheme such as helping in reducing air pollution due to the use of fossil fuels.
Reducing the serious health hazards associated with cooking based on fossil fuels.
Reducing the number of deaths in India due to cooking on impure fuel.
Prevention of diseases in young children due to acute respiratory illness in indoor air pollution.
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