Under the Ujjwala scheme, the UP government is preparing to give the first free gas cylinder in this Holi. The Food and Logistics Department has sent a proposal to the government to give gas cylinders on Holi. There are 1.65 crore beneficiaries of Ujjwala scheme in the state. The burden of 3000 crores will come on the government for giving cylinders on Holi.
The BJP, in its resolution letter for the assembly elections, had announced to give free cylinders on Holi and Diwali to the beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. Now preparations are on to give it on the very first Holi. The Food and Logistics Department has sent its proposal to the government on Monday. After the approval of this proposal, the budget will be released from the Finance Department and cylinders will be given in the districts. The BJP government has also given gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme.
Free ration scheme will also be increased
The state government is also going to increase the free ration scheme. For this, the government has sought a proposal from the Food and Logistics Department. Earlier, the government was giving free ration from December to March. The system of free ration is ending this month. Under this, wheat and rice available under National Food Security are being given free of cost, while the government is also giving gram, salt and oil. 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.
The burden is coming on the government in giving free ration
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