Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that 40 lakh Ladli Behnas, including beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and non-PMUY holders, will receive domestic gas cylinders at a subsidized rate of Rs 450. This decision, aimed at providing financial relief, coincides with the auspicious month of Sawan and the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival. The initiative, reaffirmed in a recent cabinet meeting, will not disrupt existing welfare schemes but will enhance support across various sections of society.
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- Announcement by CM Mohan Yadav: 40 lakh Ladli Behnas to get gas cylinders at Rs 450.
- Beneficiaries: Includes PMUY and non-PMUY gas connection holders.
- Timing: Initiative aligns with the month of Sawan and Raksha Bandhan festival.
- Financial Commitment: The state government will utilize its resources to provide the subsidy.
- Reaffirmed in Cabinet Meeting: Decision confirmed during a recent cabinet meeting.
- No Disruption to Existing Schemes: The government will continue and expand current welfare schemes.
- Review and Enhancement: Ministers and Principal Secretaries instructed to review and enhance schemes.
- Cabinet Minister’s Statement: Kailash Vijayvargiya outlined the reimbursement plan of Rs 398 per cylinder.
- Funding Allocation: Rs 160 crore provisioned for the initiative.
- BJP Chief’s Praise: VD Sharma praised the decision and expressed gratitude on behalf of Ladli Behnas, emphasizing its alignment with BJP’s election pledge.
