Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: How Does It Help Indian Women?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: How Does It Help Indian Women?
Cooking gas is a basic necessity for all. Up to the present time, many struggle for LPG gas connections in India. Only the middle and upper middle classes from the urban and semi-urban areas have access to LPG gas.
Those below the poverty line or from rural areas are yet exposed to a smoky kitchen. They are cooking their food by traditional methods. These people use things like coal, kerosene, cow dung, firewood or dry leaves, etc, which leads to serious respiratory disease.
As per the data of WHO, due to dirty cooking fuels around 5 lakh deaths are occurring in India. Not only women, but toddlers are also at tremendous risk of biomass burning as they roam around their mothers and spend a lot of time with them. Such children are exposed to vulnerable respiratory issues and breathlessness.
Thus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed the green flag to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) to promote health among BPL households. This step of the Central Government will ensure women’s empowerment in India by promoting their fitness.
To grab complete information about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, read below. Additional government schemes assist marginalised people to grow. One of them is MGNREGA.
A Glimpse Of The History Of PMUY!
On 1st May 2016, Prime Narendra Modi introduced PMUY. The main target of the government was to cover 8 Crore families under this scheme by March 2020. It is regulated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Who Can Take Benefit From Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
Any woman who belongs to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) household is eligible for this government scheme. As per this scheme, those females who don’t have LPG gas will be given-
- ₹1600 for a new gas connection
- The cost of the gas stove
- Regulator
- Hose
Along with this, a one-time refill will be given. The money will be directly credited to the bank account of the applicant as per the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme.
Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
As per this scheme, an adult woman associated with any of the following is eligible for this scheme.
- ST Households
- SC Households
- An Applicant of 18 or above the age
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
- Most Backward Classes
- Inhabitant of forest
- SEEC Households
- Poor Household as per 14-point Declaration
- Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes
- An applicant should not have any other LPG connection
What Are The Challenges Of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
Implementing any scheme is not an easy task for the government. It needs immense planning and hard work. There are many challenges related to this scheme and they are:
Recognition of Poor Households
Due to inaccurate data on poor households, the allotment of gas cylinders becomes tough.
Awareness Among Beneficiaries
All the beneficiaries belong from poor backgrounds and illiterate families. So, they are little aware of the safety rules associated with the use of LPG gas.
Lack of Document
Due to inaccurate data on poor households the allotment of the gas cylinder becomes tough.
Even if the families are eligible for this scheme, they don’t have sufficient documents required for the allotment of gas connection. These documents are Aadhaar Card and Ration Card.
Limitation of LPG
In some regions of the country, LPG distribution is not possible due to law and order. People living in such areas are still disconnected from the scheme.
Maltreatment of SECC Data
Many wealthy families registered as BPL in the SECC-2011. So, it is a BIG challenge for the government to prove the authenticity of every piece of data mentioned in the SECC database.
How To Apply for LPG Gas Connection Under The PMUY Online?
- The next page that will open after hitting this button shows a blank space. Write your Number or Email here. Press ‘Continue’.
- In the process of form submission, you’ll need Ration Card and Aadhaar Card.
- You’ll need the Bank account and IFSC.
- The official will verify your document and then allot connection.
Whom To Contact?
For more details, contact them:
- LPG Emergency Helpline- 1906
- Toll-Free Helpline- 1800-2333-5555
- Ujjwala Helpline- 1800-266-6696
You can also contact MoPNG e-Seva. This is the social media-based platform for complaints related to Oil and Gas.
Conclusion
This government scheme enables many households to have a clean and safe cooking environment.
The government has not only promoted women’s empowerment but tried to fill the gap between the upper class and the lower class with the help of this scheme.
If you are eligible for an LPG gas connection, apply now. Your health is in your hands!
