- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
UP Ujjwala Yojana: Beneficiary women of Ujjwala Yojana will be given free LPG cylinder (refill) before Diwali by the Uttar Pradesh Governemnt. A free cylinder will also be given before Holi, however only Aadhaar certified beneficiaries will be able to avail this benefit. The number of Ujjwala beneficiaries in the state stands at 1,85,95,736, out of which only 1,08,29,669 have their Aadhaar linked and verified with a bank account. Around 41 per cent beneficiaries may be deprived of the benefits of this scheme. As soon as their Aadhaar authentication process is completed, they will start receiving the benefits.
It has been clarified in the government order issued by the Food and Logistics Department that two free cylinders will be provided to the Ujjwala beneficiaries in the first phase from October to December and in the second phase from January to March 2025. This benefit will be available only to those beneficiaries whose bank accounts are linked and certified with Aadhaar. In the current financial year, the state government will spend Rs 1889.84 crore on the cylinders to be given free of cost during Diwali and Holi. This estimate has been made on the basis of existing Aadhaar certified beneficiaries.
Subsidy Is Given To Beneficiary Under Ujjwala Scheme
The price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Uttar Pradesh (as per September month) is Rs 842.42. Under the Ujjwala scheme, the central government gives a subsidy of Rs 334.78 on the cylinder given to the beneficiary. The remaining discount of Rs 508.14 will be given by the state government. This also includes the exchange rate (50 paise) for sending money to the accounts per cylinder.
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Number of Ujjwala Beneficiaries In Oil Companies
Company Name - Connection Issued - Aadhaar Verified
Indian Oil Corporation – 90,48,547 – 52,53,979
Bharat Petroleum Corporation – 54,70,508 – 22,23,370
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation – 40,76,681 – 33,52,320
Grand total - 1,85,95,736 - 1,08,29,669