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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many crores LPG gas connections are given under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY) in the last one year?
A
1 crore
B
2 crores
C
5 lakhs
D
10lakhs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ujjwala 2.0: Additional allocation of 1.6 Crore LPG Connections under PMUY Scheme with special facility to migrant households. The scheme was launched in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on May 1st, 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, 5 Cr LPG connections will be provided to BPL families with a support of Rs. 1600 per connection in the next 3 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under this scheme, the government will provide LPG connections to 80 million BPL households and include support of Rs. 1, 600 per connection, which will be only issued to women beneficiaries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Minister Jitu Vaghani said that with two free LPG cylinders, “the citizens and housewives would get a relief of ₹1, 000 crore".

Detailed explanation-5: -Pm Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 Last Date? According to the information available at present, the last date of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is till 30 September 2022, it can also be extended in future.

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