CM gives new LPG connections under PM Ujjwala Yojana
New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday distributed new LPG connections to women beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during an event held in the Wazirpur area, reiterating the government's focus on eliminating smoke-filled kitchens in the national capital.
According to officials, more than 250,000 families in Delhi have been provided access to clean cooking fuel under the scheme since its roll out in 2016. The scheme aims to help households to switch from traditional cooking methods such as wood, coal or dung-based fuel as these are a major source of household air pollution. These pose serious health risks, particularly to women who spend long hours working in kitchens.
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