Ujjwala Yojana: The government is preparing to give the first free gas cylinder on Holi. For this, the Food and Logistics Department has also sent a proposal to the Holi Government. Let us tell you that at present there are 1.65 crore beneficiaries of Ujjwala scheme in the state.
New Delhi: BJP ie Yogi Adityanath is forming the government in UP. With this, the time has also come to fulfill the election promises of the government. The biggest challenge before the government is to provide free gas cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme. Under this scheme, the UP government can give a big gift to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi.
Gift on Holi
Actually, the government is preparing to give the first free gas cylinder on Holi. For this, the Food and Logistics Department has also sent a proposal to the Holi Government. Let us tell you that at present there are 1.65 crore beneficiaries of Ujjwala scheme in the state. In such a situation, a burden of 3000 crores will come on the government to fulfill this promise.
Was included in the resolution letter
It is noteworthy that the BJP in its resolution letter for the assembly elections had announced to give free cylinders to the beneficiaries of Ujjwala scheme on Holi and Diwali. The BJP, which got a majority in the election, is preparing to give it on the very first Holi. The Food and Logistics Department has sent its proposal to the government on Monday, after which the budget will be released from the Finance Department and free cylinders will be distributed in the districts. BJP has started giving gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme.
Free ration scheme will also be increased
Along with this, the Yogi government of the state is also going to increase the free ration scheme. For this also the government has sought a proposal from the Food and Logistics Department. Even before this, the government is giving free ration since December. Its deadline is going to expire in the month of March. Wheat and rice available under National Food Security are being given free of cost as well as gram, salt and oil are also being given by the government. It is worth noting that during the election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced to take forward the scheme of giving two cylinders and free ration under the Ujjwala scheme.
Additional burden will come on the government
Wheat and rice – 290 crores per month, Rs 1160 crores for four months
Gram, salt, oil – 750 crores per month, 3000 crores for four months
