| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Distribution of two free LPG cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries during Holi and Diwali |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | 18.6 million beneficiary families |
| Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) |
| Cost | Rs 1,385.34 crore |
| Objective | Provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to rural and deprived households |
| Ministry | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) |
| Key Features | - Financial support of Rs 1600 per LPG connection <br> - Free first refill and hotplate (Ujjwala 2.0) <br> - Subsidy on first six refills (14.2 kg) or eight refills (5 kg) <br> - EMI facility for stove and first refill <br> - PAHAL scheme for direct subsidy transfer |
| Phases | - Ujjwala 1.0 (May 2016 - March 2020): 8 Crore LPG connections <br> - Ujjwala 2.0 (August 2021): Coverage for migrant families via self-declaration |
| Global Impact | Largest program of its kind, providing Domestic LPG to over 10.33 crore households |
| Top States | Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan |
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