Ujjwala Yojana: feeding the family during lockdown
Source: IT News
Imphal, April 28 2020:
Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana relief package, the Government of India has introduced many schemes to help the weaker sections of the society to battle economic disruption caused by COVID-19 .
Ujjwala Yojana under this package plays a very important role in ensuring that the hearths of the poor section of the society remain burning.
Under this feature, gas cylinder is provided free of cost to 8 crore BPL families that come under Ujjwala Scheme for the next three months.
Many women from across the state have already started receiving benefits under this feature of PMGKY.
L Shantibala from Wangoo Sandangkhong, Kakching District, Manipur is one of the many beneficiaries in Manipur.
She has received Rs 891/- under Ujjwala Yojana for purchasing cylinder.
She is very grateful to the Government for extending such support during this difficult time.
G Premlata Devi from Singjamei, Imphal West, Manipur also received a sum of Rs 891/- under the scheme and 5kgs of rice under PMGKY .
Similar are the stories of G Monica from Singjamei, Imphal West District and Smt.K Chandrajini Devi from Mahabali Road, Imphal West, Manipur.
They have also received the sum of Rs.891/- in their accounts and are extremely grateful for this effort of the government in ensuring that no one goes hungry during the lockdown.