Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Current Affairs, Topic: Schemes/Policies/Programmes, Issue: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Context: Union Cabinet decided to extend Ujjwala subsidy and approved UNNATI 2024 scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): Launched in 2016, aimed at providing clean and safe cooking fuel to low-income families in India.
Benefits:
- Free deposit for LPG connection (covers cylinder, regulator, hose, gas stove in some cases)
- Financial assistance of Rs. 1600 for each connection.
- Subsidy on LPG refills – 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year.
- Implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
UNNATI scheme: Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialisation Scheme to promote activity in the manufacturing and service sectors in the northeast by providing incentives.
- Financial Outlay: ₹10,037 crore for a period of 10 years
- Target: Generate employment opportunities, promote socio-economic development, and create productive economic activity in the North Eastern states.
- Implementation Body: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
