Govt cuts subsidised LPG cylinders under Ujjwala from 9 to 4
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Summary
PMUY beneficiaries use about ‘four or five cylinders a year’, Petroleum Ministry says; around 10.55 crore LPG connections given under scheme
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
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
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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