The price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Uttar Pradesh (as of September) is Rs 842.42. Under the Ujjwala scheme, the central government provides a subsidy of Rs 334.78 on the cylinder given to the beneficiary. The remaining discount of Rs 508.14 will be given by the state government. This also includes the exchange rate (50 paise) for sending money to the accounts per cylinder.
Beneficiary women of Ujjwala Yojana will be given free LPG cylinder (refill) before Diwali. They will get free cylinder before Holi also, but only Aadhar certified beneficiaries will be able to avail this benefit. The number of Ujjwala beneficiaries in the state is 1,85,95,736, out of which only 1,08,29,669 have their Aadhar linked and verified with bank account. It is obvious that about 41 percent beneficiaries may be deprived of the benefits of this scheme. However, as their Aadhar authentication process is completed, they will start getting the benefits of the scheme. Let us tell you that last year only 54 lakh Aadhar certified beneficiaries could get the benefit of free cylinder.
It has been clarified in the government order issued by the Food and Logistics Department that two free cylinders will be provided to the Ujjwala beneficiaries in the first phase from October to December and in the second phase from January to March 2025. This benefit will be available only to those beneficiaries whose bank accounts are linked and certified with Aadhaar. In the current financial year, the state government will spend Rs 1889.84 crore on the cylinders to be given free of cost during Diwali and Holi. This estimate has been made on the basis of existing Aadhaar certified beneficiaries.
Subsidy is given to the beneficiary under the Ujjwala scheme
Let us tell you that the price of 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Uttar Pradesh (as per September month) is Rs 842.42. Under the Ujjwala scheme, the central government gives a subsidy of Rs 334.78 on the cylinder given to the beneficiary. The remaining discount of Rs 508.14 will be given by the state government. This also includes the exchange rate (50 paise) for sending money to the accounts per cylinder.
Number of Ujjwala beneficiaries in oil companies
- Company Name – Connection Issued – Aadhaar Verified
- Indian Oil Corporation – 90,48,547 – 52,53,979
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation – 54,70,508 – 22,23,370
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation – 40,76,681 – 33,52,320
- Grand total – 1,85,95,736 – 1,08,29,669
Women got a new flight from Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana
Rakesh Mishra, Lakhimpur. With the aim of improving the living standards of artisans and traditional craftsmen, the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana has given a new direction to the lives of women. Under this scheme, women are being given a golden opportunity to become self-reliant by training them in various trades. 275 women have received training. These women were trained in sewing by Pammi Devi, Vandana, Neelam Tiwari and Rajveer Maurya. Women taking training on sewing machine at Santosh Palace in the city said that through this scheme they are taking their skills to new heights.
Madhuri Pal of Chakhra village of Nighasan tehsil said that she already had knowledge of sewing, but under the scheme she got training in advanced techniques, due to which she is now ready to sew clothes in a modern way in her village. Her aim is to make her family financially strong by turning this work into a permanent source of income.
Roshni of Sadar Block also said the same thing that she will now be able to help her family with sewing. Deepika of Mela Maidan, who was looking for work for a long time, says that she applied after getting information about the scheme and after just ten days of training, she is now ready for employment. According to Deputy Commissioner of Industries SC Garg, the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana has brought significant changes in the lives of women.
After completing the training under the scheme, they will be provided with tool kits according to the respective trade, which will further strengthen their business. Women trained in trades such as potter, tailor, confectioner, blacksmith, carpenter, mason, barber, and goldsmith will be given the necessary tools for their work. For example, tailors will be given sewing machines and other necessary items, while carpenters will be given drilling machines and other tools. This scheme is not only empowering women economically but also motivating them to become self-reliant.
