Archive · 23 May 2025
BJP Highlights Ujjwala Yojana's Success, Cites Wide Reach
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, a program giving free LPG connections to poor households, has reached a large number of people.
According to the BJP, the program has provided over 10 crore connections, with most people continuing to use it.
The scheme added thousands of new places to get LPG.
This program has helped many people, including those in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar.
The government believes this program helps the environment and has improved women's health.
The BJP said this in response to the Opposition’s claims that refills weren’t being used.
BJP stated the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided 10.3 crore LPG connections.
Approximately nine crore beneficiaries are sustained users of the program.
The scheme expanded the LPG network with 7,959 new distributorships.
Uttar Pradesh has 1.8 crore beneficiaries, followed by West Bengal and Bihar.
BJP claims the scheme led to a drop in the country's carbon footprint and mitigated pulmonary diseases.
- Who
- BJP officials and spokespersons.
- What
- The BJP highlighted the success of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
- When
- On Thursday, marking nine years of the scheme.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To showcase the welfare measures and their impact.
Opposition's Claim
BJP's Stance
Sustained Usage
Opposition's Claim
Many beneficiaries did not opt for refills.
BJP's Stance
Nearly nine crore beneficiaries are sustained users.
- LPG Connections Provided
- 10.3 crore
- Sustained Users
- 9 crore
- New LPG Distributorships
- 7,959
- Per Capita Consumption (cylinders)
- 3.9
- Uttar Pradesh Beneficiaries
- 1.8 crore
- West Bengal Beneficiaries
- 1.2 crore
- Bihar Beneficiaries
- 1.1 crore