Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: 35 Lakh Consumer to Get Free Gas Cylinders; Money Transferred to 20 Lakh Account So far
Amid the countrywide lockdown, the centre has been taking every possible measure to give little relief to its citizen. Moreover, the government has taken various measures to decrease the plight of farmers, workers, daily wagers amid the nationwide lockdown. Recently, the state government of Bihar announced the allocation of 20.17 lakh for free gas cylinders to 35.64 lakh women consumers who got free connection under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala scheme in Bihar.
As per reports, the money has been transferred to at least 20 Lakh accounts so far where govt will give Rs 830 for a 14.2 kg cylinder and Rs 305 for a 5 kg gas cylinder.
Moreover, the amount of the remaining 15.47 lakhs will be sent to the account within a day or two. However, only 3.18 lakh consumers have booked gas cylinders at the distributor till now, says official.