Women's Day Special | PM Modi’s Govt big gift to women, slashes LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100
PM Modi's Govt's Women's Day Gift: In a significant move to benefit women across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced a reduction in the prices of LPG cylinders by Rs 100.
This decision comes as a special initiative in honor of International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8th every year.
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Taking to his X handle (former Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Today, on Women's Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti. By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment. This is in line with our commitment to empowering women and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ for them.”
Today, on Women's Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti.
By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2024
Remarkably, the central government has provided 14.17 crore free LPG refills across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, as per an official statement made earlier.
"The government had provided upto to three free refills to PMUY beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package from April 2020 to December 2020 etc. Under this scheme, 14.17 crore free refills were provided across the country," Minister of state in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rameswar Teli, stated in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
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As we celebrate International Women's Day, this announcement serves as a testament to the government's dedication to advancing gender equality and women's rights, ensuring that women have equal access to essential resources and opportunities for a brighter future.
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