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Current Affairs - 2019
As a part of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Which state has distributed the Highest number of free LPG connection?
A)
Maharashtra
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
West Bengal
D)
Arunachala Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh


The government allotted its 7-croreth free cooking gas (LPG) connection, as a part of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).7 crore free LPG connections have been issued in the past 34 months which approximates to almost 69,000 connections per day. This scheme was launched on 1st May, 2016 with the aim of issuing 5 crore connections to women from poor families.42% of the total connections have been issued to SC/ST. The highest number of connections have been issues in Uttar Pradesh (1.26 crore), followed by West Bengal (78 lakhs) and Bihar (77.51 lakh).

Published On : July 11, 2021
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