Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Uttarakhand Reduces VAT on CNG, PNG
The Uttarakhand government made several important decisions.
They lowered the tax on CNG and PNG from 20% to 5% to make these cleaner fuels cheaper and encourage their use.
This will help the environment and save money for people who use these gases at home and in industries.
The government also decided to buy apples from areas that were damaged by disasters, paying ₹51 per kg for Royal Delicious apples and ₹45 per kg for other types.
Additionally, they doubled the monthly pension for elderly and poor artists and writers from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 to help them with the rising cost of living.
These changes aim to support the environment, farmers, and artists in the state.
Uttarakhand cabinet reduced VAT on CNG and PNG from 20% to 5% to promote green energy and reduce costs.
Procurement rates for apples from disaster-hit Dharali and nearby areas set at ₹51/kg for Royal Delicious and ₹45/kg for other varieties.
Monthly pension for elderly and destitute artists and writers doubled from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 to address rising living costs.
Cabinet approved streamlining of map approvals for residential construction and industrial regulations.
Decisions aimed at environmental conservation, supporting disaster-affected farmers, and preserving cultural traditions.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Reduced VAT on CNG and PNG, increased pension for artists, approved apple procurement
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To promote green energy, support disaster-affected areas, and aid elderly artists
- VAT Reduction
- 5%
- Previous VAT
- 20%
- Apple Procurement Rate (Royal Delicious)
- ₹51 per kg
- Apple Procurement Rate (Other Varieties)
- ₹45 per kg
- Monthly Pension for Artists
- ₹6,000
- Previous Monthly Pension
- ₹3,000
- Procurement Department
- Horticulture and Food Processing
- Amendment Year
- 2025
