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What is the objective behind ujjawala Yojana?
Objective of the scheme is to provide clean cooking fuel solution to poor households especially in rural areas. Use of fossil fuels and conventional fuel like cow dung, kerosene, biomass, etc. has serious implications on the health of rural womenfolk and children.
What is ujjwala Yojana scheme?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. The scheme was launched on 1st May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Who is eligible for ujjwala scheme?
Eligibility criteria to avail connection under Ujjwala 2.0 Applicant ( woman only) must have attained 18 years of age. There should not be any other LPG connection from any OMC in the same household.
What is free in ujjwala Yojana?
Ujjwala 2.0 aims to achieve Prime Minister Modi’s vision of universal access to LPG gas connections. Apart from a deposit-free LPG connection, Ujjwala 2.0 will also provide a free-of-cost first refill and hotplate to the beneficiaries.
Who are ujjwala beneficiaries?
“Preference would be given to poor families belonging to the scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs) and also for families residing in areas with lower LPG [liquefied petroleum gas] penetration than the national or state average,” the person said.
What is ujjwala beneficiary?
These one crore extra PMUY connections (under Ujjwala 2.0) are intended to provide deposit-free LPG connections to low-income families who were not eligible for PMUY in its previous phase. Ujjwala 2.0 would offer the beneficiaries a deposit-free LPG connection as well as a free first refill and hotplate.
How do I apply for Ujala scheme?
Step 1- Visit the Official Website of Pradhanmantri Gramin Ujala Yojana i.e. www.ujala.gov.in. Step 2- On the Homepage, Click on the Option “Apply Online” button. Step 3- The application Form page will be displayed on the screen.
Is ujjwala Yojana only for BPL?
The applicant must be a woman above the age of 18; she must be from a BPL family; she must have a BPL card and ration card, and there must be no LPG connection in the name of any of the applicant’s family members.
What is pahal scheme?
The PAHAL (DBTL) scheme ensures that the subsidy is provided to genuine domestic customers and reaches them directly without diversion. Under the PAHAL (DBTL) scheme, every LPG customer needs to link his/her Aadhaar number with the LPG database and the bank account database.
How can I get ujjwala?
How to Register and Apply for Ujjwala Yojana
- Step 1 – Collect the application form from the nearest LPG distributor or download it from www.pmuy.gov.in.
- Step 2 – Fill up the form.
- Step 3 – Submit the form at the LPG distributor office.
- Step 4 – Once the application is submitted, it will be processed.
- Eligibility Criteria.
What is ujjwala beneficiary connection?
How can I check my ujjwala beneficiary status?
Steps to Find Your Name on the PMUY Beneficiary List
- Log on to the official website for ujjwala beneficiary list.
- Enter the state of your residence.
- Enter the district of your residence.
- Enter the tehsil or taluk in which you reside.
- Enter the gram panchayat of your residence.
- Select the number of rows to be displayed.