North India Statesman
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New Delhi: The central government will provide 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana during Navratri. With this, the total number of Ujjwala beneficiaries across the country will increase to 10.6 crore.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday that the government will spend Rs 2050 on each connection, including free LPG cylinders, stoves and regulators and other related equipment.
This gift was found on Navratri
Describing the gift of Navratri for women, Puri said that the expansion of Ujjwala shows the commitment of honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s women power. He wrote on X, “Prime Minister Modi respects women like Goddess Durga. This decision further strengthens our resolve to respect and empower mothers and sisters.”
The minister appreciated the scheme and described it as a symbol of empowerment and source of change. Union Minister Hardeep Puri has said that GST reforms have raged a wave of happiness among the people and this can increase the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.8 percent.
New GST reforms came into effect from Monday. The minister said that the path of the country towards developed India goes through self -sufficiency. Puri said that GST reforms will benefit all classes, especially the lower middle class and economically weaker sections, as GST rates on various consumer goods have been reduced.
