Madhya Pradesh: Women of Jabalpur count benefits of Ujjwala Yojana, thank PM Modi

IANS May 13, 2025 306 views

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has been a game-changer for women in rural Jabalpur, providing them with clean cooking gas and reducing health risks. Beneficiaries like Ram Bai Rajak have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives, particularly in reducing smoke-related respiratory issues. The scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016, aims to create a smoke-free rural India by replacing harmful cooking fuels. By directly supporting women from poor families, the initiative not only improves health but also empowers communities through accessible energy solutions.

"Heartfelt thanks to PM Modi for this" - Ram Bai Rajak, Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiary
Jabalpur, May 13: Several public welfare schemes are being run by the central government, keeping in mind the general public. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is one among them, which is bringing a remarkable change in the lives of people residing in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

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Ujjwala Yojana provides free LPG connections to poor rural women

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Scheme launched in 2016 to reduce indoor air pollution

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Eliminates health risks from traditional wood and coal cooking

Ujjwala Yojana is one of the ambitious schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Its objective is to reduce the dependence of women in remote rural areas on the use of coal and wood for cooking and to make available gas cylinders in their homes.

Beneficiary Ram Bai Rajak, living in Jabalpur Cantt Assembly Ranjhi Talaiya area, told IANS, “I have been living here in my in-laws' house since marriage. Earlier, food was cooked using firewood in my in-laws' house, in which I had to face a lot of problems due to the smoke.”

She said, "PM Modi has started Ujjwala Yojana for women. This information was given by his workers from the office of regional MLA Ashok Rohani, and we got the benefit of this scheme. Now we have got relief from the smoke. Earlier, there were breathing problems due to smoke, which are not happening now. Heartfelt thanks to PM Modi for this."

It is worth mentioning that PM Narendra Modi started Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on May 1, 2016, from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.

PMUY is a social welfare scheme of the central government for achieving a smoke-free rural India. The key objective of the scheme is to replace harmful cooking fuels such as coal and firewood with clean LPG to protect women and children's health by reducing indoor smoke pollution.

Women from poor families directly benefit from this scheme. This has not only made women's lives easier but has also greatly helped protect them from respiratory and eye diseases caused by smoke.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is truly a life-changing scheme for rural women! My aunt in MP used to suffer from constant cough due to chulha smoke. After getting the Ujjwala connection, her health has improved dramatically. Kudos to the government for this initiative 👏
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Rahul S.
While Ujjwala is good, the refill costs are still high for poor families. Government should consider subsidies on LPG refills too. Many beneficiaries go back to firewood because they can't afford ₹900 per cylinder.
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Meena P.
As someone from Jabalpur, I've seen firsthand how Ujjwala has transformed lives. Women no longer spend hours collecting firewood and can cook faster. The only issue is distribution - some remote villages still haven't received connections.
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Arjun V.
My mother used to wake up at 4am to cook on wood fire before sunrise. Now with gas, she gets proper sleep and no more smoke in eyes. This scheme has given dignity to millions of Indian women 🙏
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Sunita M.
The health benefits alone make this scheme worth it! No more burning eyes and lung problems for our rural sisters. But government should run awareness campaigns about safe LPG usage - many accidents happen due to lack of knowledge.
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Vikas R.
Good scheme but implementation could be better. In my village, middlemen take ₹200-300 to process applications. Government should make the process completely transparent and online to prevent corruption at grassroots level.

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