Ujjwala Yojana: The festival of Diwali is approaching across the country next month. Everyone eagerly awaits this festival of lights. In this festive atmosphere, the central and various state governments launch numerous schemes for citizens. In this context, the Yogi government has made an unprecedented decision to provide free gas cylinders to women in the state on the occasion of Diwali.
However, there is a crucial condition to avail this wonderful benefit. If you are from Uttar Pradesh but fail to meet these essential requirements, you will not receive the free cylinder on Diwali. Let’s understand the conditions set by the Uttar Pradesh government, which women will receive this free cylinder, and what requirements must be met.
Which women will benefit from the free cylinder
This Diwali, women covered under Uttar Pradesh’s Ujjwala Yojana (Ujjwala Yojana) are in for a major relief. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced free gas cylinders during the festival, and now this promise is being fulfilled. The government says that approximately 18.5 million women will receive LPG cylinder refills completely free of charge. This will directly benefit poor and middle-class families, especially those who face increased expenditure pressure during festivals.
Women benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PM-Ujjwala Yojana) are provided free gas cylinder refills by the Uttar Pradesh government twice a year, on the occasion of Holi and Diwali. The government has issued clear instructions regarding the free cylinder on Diwali.
These documents are mandatory for a free cylinder
If a woman wishes to avail of a free cylinder on Diwali, she must fulfill certain important requirements. First, only women registered under the Ujjwala Yojana will be eligible. To receive this benefit, a woman’s name must be on the BPL (Below Poverty Line) family list.
Additionally, women must have a BPL ration card or Garib Rekha Certificate, a bank passbook with their account number, a passport-sized photo, and a proof of residence. Most importantly, their Aadhaar card must have fully updated e-KYC. Without these documents, they will not be able to avail the unprecedented benefits of free cylinders.