Ranchi, May 5
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), since its launch nine years ago, is bringing a big and decisive change in the lives of women across the country, particularly those belonging to the disadvantaged class.
Rekha Devi, a resident of Jhumri Tilaiya in Koderma district of Jharkhand, is one of the millions of beneficiaries whose life has changed dramatically with this scheme. Today, Rekha Devi and her family are living a smoke-free and healthy life as the LPG cylinders have brought a sea-change in their lifestyle. Earlier, they used to cook meals on firewood and coal, but now that has been replaced with clean fuel. The plume of smoke, which once enveloped their house during food-cooking, has been replaced with LPG cylinders.
Sharing her experience with IANS, Rekha Devi told IANS that after marriage, she had to cook amidst the smoke for many years, but the Central government’s PM Ujjwala Yojana has changed it all. “Under this scheme, we are getting cooking gas. It has not only relieved us of smoke but also saved time to cook meals,†she said. “We are very thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the scheme. This has completely changed our lives,†she added.
Her husband, Swarth Rajak, who works in a dry cleaning store, also said that their life has seen a remarkable change after the launch of PMUY.
Rekha's daughter Sejal, speaking to IANS, explained how the gas cylinders brought happiness and prosperity to their home. “Earlier, many times we had to go to school without eating food and without taking a lunchbox, but now this does not happen,†she said. “After getting the gas connection, everyone's health in the house has started to improve,†she said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Heartwarming to see how Ujjwala Yojana is transforming lives! My own mother used to suffer from respiratory issues due to chulha smoke. Clean fuel is a basic dignity every Indian family deserves. Kudos to the government for this initiative ðŸ‘
While the scheme is good, the refill costs are still high for many families. Government should consider subsidies on LPG refills too. Otherwise, beneficiaries might go back to firewood despite having connections.
This is real development! In my village in Odisha, women used to spend hours collecting firewood. Now they have more time for children's education and small businesses. PMUY + Jan Dhan + Mudra = Empowerment trifecta!
As an Anganwadi worker, I've seen firsthand how Ujjwala has reduced eye and lung problems in women. But we need more awareness camps about safe cylinder usage - some accidents have happened due to negligence.
My only request - please extend this scheme to more families. The eligibility criteria should be relaxed further. Every Indian kitchen deserves to be smoke-free, not just BPL families. #RightToCleanAir
The health benefits are immense! My didi used to cough constantly while cooking. Now her asthma has improved dramatically. Small things like this make big differences in rural India. More such schemes please! â¤ï¸
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