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Delhi MCD Distributes 251 Free Gas Stoves Under Ujjwala Yojana

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi organized a distribution program for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at its Civic Centre headquarters. Union Minister Raj Bhushan Chaudhary and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, alongside Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, distributed 251 free gas stoves and cylinders to municipal employees. Officials emphasized the scheme's role in improving women's health by providing clean cooking fuel and reducing indoor air pollution. The event highlighted the program's contribution to a pollution-free Delhi and its alignment with national development goals.

Key Points: MCD Distributes Ujjwala Yojana Gas Stoves in Delhi

  • 251 free gas stoves distributed
  • Event held at MCD Civic Centre
  • Aimed at women's health and empowerment
  • Part of pollution-free Delhi mission
  • Scheme highlights PM Modi's leadership
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MCD organises Ujjwala Yojana Distribution Programme in Delhi

Union Minister Raj Bhushan Chaudhary and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva distributed 251 free LPG connections to MCD employees under PM Ujjwala Yojana.

"The scheme reflects the work being carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - Raj Bhushan Chaudhary"

New Delhi, January 17

A special distribution programme under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was organised by the Delhi Municipal Corporation on Friday at the Civic Centre, the MCD headquarters. During the programme, Union Minister of State Raj Bhushan Chaudhary and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, in the presence of Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, distributed 251 free gas stoves and LPG cylinders to municipal corporation employees, a release said.

On this occasion, Deputy Mayor Jaibhagwan Yadav, Chairperson of the Standing Committee Satya Sharma, Chairman of the Environment Management Committee Sandeep Kapoor, Chairman of the Education Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Yogesh Verma, former Mayor Avtar Singh, Convener of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Rakesh Prajapati, along with other office bearers and hundreds of beneficiaries, were present.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State Raj Bhushan Chaudhary said that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a significant initiative aimed at improving women's health and empowering them. He stated that the scheme reflects the work being carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the interest of farmers, labourers and the poor.

Chaudhary said that earlier, especially during the monsoon season, women faced great difficulties while cooking food, but after the implementation of the Ujjwala Yojana, this problem has largely been resolved. The smoke from firewood and traditional stoves caused harm to both health and the environment, and this scheme has helped in reducing those adverse effects.

Virendra Sachdeva said that over the past twelve years, the country has witnessed extensive transformation. Understanding the hardships faced by women, Prime Minister Modi introduced schemes such as clean cooking fuel, ensuring that women today do not face difficulties in the kitchen. He added that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has made a significant contribution to the mission of a pollution-free Delhi.

Sachdeva further said that the development of a nation is possible only when it begins from the kitchen of the household.

He added that for decades, women from poor families were forced to cook on smoke-filled stoves, leading to serious health problems. Through the Ujjwala Yojana, Prime Minister Modi has provided clean fuel and freed women from this hardship.

Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh informed that under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, gas cylinders have been provided to 251 municipal corporation employees. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is continuously working to ensure that women in Delhi benefit from this scheme.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the scheme reaching MCD employees. But I have a question: the article says 251 stoves were distributed. Delhi has thousands of needy families. Is this a one-time event or part of a larger rollout? The intent is good, but scale matters.
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Aman W
"Development begins from the kitchen" – Sachdeva ji is absolutely right. When mothers and sisters are healthy, the whole family thrives. Ujjwala Yojana is a game-changer for women's empowerment in practical terms. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
I'm visiting from the US and have read about this scheme. It's impressive how it tackles health, environment, and gender inequality together. Reducing indoor air pollution is a huge public health win. Hope the refills remain affordable for the families.
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Vikram M
The scheme is good, no doubt. But in my *mohalla*, some beneficiaries say the cylinder refill cost is still a burden. The free stove and first cylinder are great, but sustainable use needs ongoing support. Government should look into subsidising refills more.
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Kavya N
As a daughter who saw her grandmother suffer from asthma due to years of cooking on wood, I truly appreciate this. It's more than a gas cylinder; it's about dignity and health. Hope every eligible woman in Delhi gets this benefit soon. 🙏

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