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UP govt’s Diwali gift: 1.86 crore state women to receive free LPG cylinders on Oct 15

Lucknow, Oct 14 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will give free LPG refills to mothers and sisters under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PM-Ujjwala) tomorrow, bringing festive relief to 1.86 crore women across Uttar Pradesh.
The initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to clean fuel access, economic support for underprivileged families, and women’s welfare.
Launched in May 2016, the PM-Ujjwala Yojana provides LPG connections to rural and underprivileged households, replacing traditional fuels like wood, coal, and cow dung cakes, and improving health and safety in kitchens. Uttar Pradesh has been a leading state in implementing the scheme, with 18.6 million families already provided connections.
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