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Ujjwala Scheme Cuts Subsidy Cylinders from 9 to 4, Forcing Families Back to Traditional Stoves

उज्ज्वला योजना में बड़े बदलाव: अब साल में सिर्फ 4 सिलेंडर, गरीब परिवारों को फिर चूल्हे पर लौटना पड़ा

उज्ज्वला योजनेत मोठा बदल: वर्षाला 9 ऐवजी आता फक्त 4 सिलेंडर, कुटुंबं पुन्हा चुलीकडे

উজ্জ্বলা যোজনায় বড় পরিবর্তন: বছরে ৯টি সিলিন্ডারের বদলে এখন মাত্র ৪টি, পরিবারগুলি আবার চুলায় ফিরতে বাধ্য

உஜ்வாலா திட்டத்தில் பெரிய மாற்றம்: ஆண்டுக்கு 9 சிலிண்டருக்கு பதிலாக இப்போது 4 மட்டுமே, குடும்பங்கள் மீண்டும் அடுப்புகளுக்குத் திரும்புகின்றன

ఉజ్జ్వల పథకంలో భారీ మార్పు: ఏడాదికి 9 సిలిండర్ల బదులు ఇప్పుడు 4 మాత్రమే, కుటుంబాలు మళ్లీ పొయ్యిల వైపు

ઉજ્જવલા યોજનામાં મોટો ફેરફાર: વાર્ષિક 9 સિલિન્ડરના બદલે હવે માત્ર 4, પરિવારો ફરી ચૂલા તરફ વળ્યા

ਉਜਵਲਾ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਡਾ ਬਦਲਾਅ: ਸਾਲਾਨਾ 9 ਸਿਲੰਡਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਏ ਹੁਣ ਸਿਰਫ 4, ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਫਿਰ ਚੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਵੱਲ ਪਰਤੇ

By AI News Desk 🕐 09 June 2026, 07:37 PM 🌍 World
Ujjwala Scheme Cuts Leave Families Back on Stoves

A significant shift in the flagship Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme has reportedly reduced the number of subsidized LPG cylinders provided to beneficiaries from nine annually to just four. This decision, implemented by the government, is already showing its impact in rural areas, including villages near Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. When the scheme was launched in 2016, beneficiaries were entitled to twelve subsidized cylinders per year, aiming to provide cleaner cooking fuel and improve the health of women across the nation.

Return to Traditional Cooking Methods

The reduction in subsidized cylinders has led to a concerning trend where households, even those possessing Ujjwala Yojana cylinders, are reverting to traditional cooking methods using wood-fired stoves (chulhas). Many families are now adopting a hybrid approach, using LPG cylinders for a few days and then switching back to wood-based cooking. This is a stark reversal of the scheme's original intent and raises questions about the affordability and accessibility of clean cooking fuel for the most vulnerable sections of society.

Economic Strain and Health Concerns

The move exacerbates the economic strain on low-income households, who relied on the subsidized cylinders to manage their fuel expenses. The increased cost of non-subsidized cylinders or the limited availability of subsidized ones now forces them to seek cheaper, albeit less healthy, alternatives. The health implications of returning to wood-burning stoves are significant, exposing women and children to harmful indoor air pollution, negating the health benefits that the Ujjwala Yojana was designed to provide.

Impact on Rural Livelihoods

Villagers in the Lucknow region have expressed distress over the change. Many stated that while they appreciate the initial benefit of the Ujjwala scheme, the current reduction makes it difficult to sustain LPG usage throughout the year, especially with rising costs. The reliance on traditional methods also means a return to the arduous task of collecting firewood, impacting the time women can dedicate to other productive activities or education. This policy shift poses a considerable challenge to achieving the goals of energy accessibility and improved public health in rural India.

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