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Summary
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedSunday, 1 May 2016
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCW
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryWomenSHGsWomen Entrepreneurs
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
8/10
Impact Score
Beneficiaries10.35 crore BPL families
Budget AllocationRs 13K Crore
CoverageAll states and UTs
Implementation StatusOperational
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
SDG Alignment
3Good Health7Clean Energy
Amendment History
20 changes recorded for this policy.
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Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
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Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_tourism
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_water_resources_river_development_and_ganga_rejuvenation
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_women_and_child_development
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_urban_development
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_niti_aayog
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_pm_speech
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_eac_pm
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_upsc
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_special_service_and_features
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
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