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6.8 Crore free LPG cylinders distributed among PMUY beneficiaries so far

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As part of the economic response to COVID-19, the Government of India has launched a pro-poor scheme “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package”, Under this scheme, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is providing free of cost LPG cylinders to over 8 crore PMUY beneficiaries for 3 months w.e.f 01 April, 2020.

  • During April, 2020, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have delivered 453.02 lakh cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under PMGKP.

  • As on 20 May, OMCs have delivered total 679.92 lakh cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under the package. The beneficiaries were given funds in advance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in their accounts, so that there was no difficulty in availing this facility.

  • The Corona Warriors- personnel working in the supply chain of LPG cylinder delivery- have not only been ensuring timely supply of cylinders, but also creating awareness amongst the beneficiaries about the hygiene and various health guidelines.