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Uttar Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder Scheme

Highlights of Uttar Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Government has launched the Free Gas Cylinder Scheme to provide benefits to women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Key highlights include:

  • Free Gas Cylinder Refills: Beneficiaries can avail up to two gas cylinder refills free of cost annually.
  • Festival Benefits: The refills are available during Holi and Diwali festivals.
  • Women beneficiaries will get a subsidy directly credited to their bank accounts within five days after purchasing the cylinder.

Visit the Government of Uttar Pradesh website for more details.


Overview of the Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder Scheme, introduced in 2023, is aimed at supporting women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

Feature Details
Scheme Name Uttar Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder Scheme
Launched Year 2023
Benefits Free refill of 2 gas cylinders annually
Eligibility Women under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
How to Apply No separate application required

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Introduction to the Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Government, under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath, has implemented the Free Gas Cylinder Scheme as promised in the Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra.

Key points about the scheme:

  1. Women beneficiaries registered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana can avail two free refills annually.
  2. Eligible women need to pay the real price of the gas cylinder upfront during Holi or Diwali, and the subsidy will be credited within five days.
  3. Over 1.75 crore families in Uttar Pradesh are expected to benefit.
  4. No separate registration or application is required.

Benefits of the Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder Scheme provides the following benefits:

  • Two free gas cylinder refills annually.
  • Refills available during Holi and Diwali festivals.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scheme, the following conditions must be met:

  1. Resident Women of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

Women not registered under the Ujjwala Yojana are not eligible for this scheme.


Required Documents

To avail the benefits, ensure you have the following document:

  • Gas Agency Book.

How to Apply

There is no need for a separate application process. Women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are automatically eligible.

Steps to avail benefits:

  1. Purchase the gas cylinder at the market price during Holi or Diwali.
  2. The subsidy amount will be transferred to your bank account within five days.
  3. Contact your gas agency for further details or clarifications.

Contact Information

For any queries, contact:

  • PM Ujjwala Yojana Helpline Number: 1800266696

For more updates, visit the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s official website.

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