Govt reduces LPG subsidy under PMUY to 4 per year
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Summary
The government cut subsidized gas cylinders for poor households from nine to four, citing rising costs and efforts to control fuel subsidies.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
8 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries 10.35 crore BPL families
Budget Allocation Rs 13K Crore
Coverage All states and UTs
Implementation Status Operational 88% implemented
Key Outcomes
- 10.35 crore LPG connections to BPL households
- LPG coverage increased from 62% to 99.8%
- Significant reduction in indoor air pollution-related diseases
Challenges
- Refill affordability — many revert to solid fuels
- Supply chain gaps in remote areas