India supplies LPG to 33 crore consumers swiftly

New Delhi

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced on World LPG Day that over 33 crore consumers in India now receive LPG cylinders delivered to their homes within hours of booking. This achievement reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to provide clean cooking fuel across the country.

Puri praised the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for its role in transforming cooking habits, especially in rural and remote areas. He noted that more than 10.33 crore women have received free LPG connections through PMUY, helping them switch from traditional fuels to cleaner, safer LPG. This shift has improved health by reducing harmful smoke and saved time for women, enhancing their daily lives.

He also acknowledged the hard work of LPG producers and distributors who have expanded the network to nearly every corner of India, from small villages to large cities. Despite a 58% rise in global LPG prices, PMUY beneficiaries pay only Rs 553 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, compared to Rs 853 for regular consumers, thanks to government measures like excise duty cuts and support to oil companies.

Puri emphasized that these efforts have protected consumers, saved countless trees from deforestation, and reduced deaths caused by indoor air pollution, making cooking safer and healthier for millions of Indian families.