14 households provided LPG connection
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, April 10 2022:
LPG connections under UJJWALA Yojana scheme were provided to 14 households under Khangabok Zilla Parishad, Thoubal district by ZP member Kh Rajmohon on Sunday.
Speaking on the sidelines, Rajmohon noted that free gas connections under UJJWALA scheme has been enabling smokeless cooking in kitchens across the country and has mitigated the hardships faced by thousands of women nationwide due to use of firewood and charcoal for preparing meals which often lead to severe health issues.
Noting disenchantment among some families who are yet to receive free LPG connection, Rajmnohon opined that deprivation of benefits under the noble scheme might be due to certain factors such as incomplete or incorrect documents.
He, however, assured to extend all assistance and urged the people to submit relevant documents to him for availing the scheme.
As a part of the distribution programme, Athokpam Indane Gas Service proprietor 0 Budhi gave demonstration on how to safely operate LPG cylinder and stove.