New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta is eliminating biomass burning in households through the Ujjwala scheme. Biomass burning, via chulhas, is a significant, year-round source of pollution. When women cook on chulhas, particulate matter fills up their homes. They inhale significant amounts of it and so do their children, causing respiratory illnesses. The Ujjwala scheme, which offers subsidised LPG connections, can significantly reduce this. But, it must be customised to match realities. First, in many slums, those who switch to LPG tend to buy cylinders from unofficial players because they are cheaper. The linkage of such actors with the women in the community should be acknowledged, and they should be upgraded as entrepr...