573 villages identified for conversion into smokeless villages
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, April 15 2018: "Ujjwala Diwas" will be celebrated in April 20 as part of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.

Under the directive of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas - Sapka Saath Sabka Gaoo ka Vikas Sammelan, 573 villages in the State have been identified for conversion into smokeless villages (100% Domestic LPG provision/conversion) by May 5.This initiative is to be executed by Indian Oil in consultation and assistance of the State Government.

Stephen Chinkhanson Guite, Manager LPG Sales, Imphal, Silchar Area office, IOC stated that Ujjwala Divas will be conducted by all the LPG distributors in their own trading area/location.

During the program, Ujjwala, LPG connections to BPL families will be given distributed apart from Safety Clinic, Ujjwala awareness, LPG benefits etc.

Pradhan Mahtri LPG Panchayats will be also held on Ujjwala Diwas, to bring awareness to villages and knowledge/ experience sharing by involving local/village leaders.

He also stated that Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayats are already being held across the State with the initiative of LPG distributors by conducting local level meetings arid awareness programs on LPG and PMUY Schemes.

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