14.2 kg LPG cylinder has become a challenge for Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries of Assam. The beneficiaries are not able to afford the cylinders as they are large and costs’ high.
Instead of large cylinders, IOCL has decided to provide two 5 kg LPG cylinders as a refill package to the PMUY beneficiaries in Assam.
Assam Oil Division (AOD) shared updates of the taken initiative that about 25% of beneficiaries have not applied for refills due to various reasons. This leaves approximately 34 lakh beneficiaries interested in continuing to use LPG, provided it is more affordable.
Also to the sources, since the implementation of this initiative has faced some obstacles which resulting in slower progress than anticipated.