Ujjwala Scheme Transforms Lives: PM Modi's Commitment to LPG Subsidy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the impact of the Ujjwala scheme on poor women, emphasizing the continued LPG subsidy benefiting over 10 crore families. The Union Cabinet has earmarked Rs 12,000 crore for subsidies under the scheme until 2025-26. Modi also praised the Cabinet's decision to enhance research and education through the MERITE initiative.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the transformative impact of the Ujjwala scheme on economically disadvantaged women, announcing the extension of LPG subsidies that will aid over 10 crore families across India.
The Union Cabinet recently approved a subsidy allocation of Rs 12,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for the year 2025-26, ensuring benefits reach 10.33 crore households. Launched in May 2016, the scheme aims to provide free LPG connections to women from impoverished families.
Furthermore, Modi lauded the Cabinet's endorsement of the MERITE scheme, which aims to bolster research, innovation, and skills development in 275 technical institutions, including 175 engineering colleges and 100 polytechnics nationwide.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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