New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- In a major step towards women empowerment, Government has approved the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the Financial Year 2025-26. Extending his greetings to women beneficiaries on this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi stated in a post on X, "On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I extend my best wishes to all mothers and sisters joining the Ujjwala family. This step not only brings them joy during this sacred festival but also strengthens our resolve towards women empowerment."

Announcing the decision earlier today, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, stated, "With the onset of Navratri, the decision ...