Free LPG Cylinders: Poor families will get free LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme on Diwali, Details here
Ujjwala Yojana: This Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a special relief for poor households by providing free LPG cylinders to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Around 1.85 crore women in the state will benefit from this initiative, which was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday. The government stated that the move is intended to ease the burden on underprivileged families and ensure that they can celebrate the festival of lights with joy and comfort.
Under the scheme, eligible women will receive a free cylinder between October and December 2025, during Diwali. Additionally, another free refill will be provided during Holi, from January to March 2026. A total of ₹1,385.34 crore will be spent on the scheme throughout the financial year, ensuring that every eligible family benefits.
It is important to note that only those women who have registered for the Ujjwala Yojana and whose names are listed as BPL families will benefit from this scheme. It’s also important to note that to avail of the free cylinder, all required documents must be updated and Aadhaar authentication (KYC) must be complete. The government has set the deadline for Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries as December 31, 2025. If this process is not completed by the stipulated time, you may miss out on the free cylinder.
The state government claims that this decision will provide significant relief to millions of poor families on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and strengthen women’s self-reliance. The Ujjwala Yojana will not only simplify food and drinking arrangements for families in the state, but clean fuel will also improve their health and social status.
