DC cautions against bribery for PMUY Scheme
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, November 09 2023:
Informing that getting LPG connection under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yo-jana (PMUY) does not involve any cost, Thoubal DC Ahan them Subhash has cautioned the public against bribe demanded by anybody in connection with the scheme.
The DC was attending a distribution programme of new LPG connections to 143 beneficiaries under PMUY 2.0 Expanded scheme through Athokpam Gas Agency, held at the conference hall of the DC office complex, Thoubal Athokpam on Thursday.
Speaking on the, occasion, the DC explained that Ujjwala 2.0 Expanded has been implemented to cover the left-out population and Thoubal is the first district in the state where LPG connections are being distributed under the expanded scheme.
The LPG connection under this scheme is provided free of cost.
Each beneficiary is provided a gas stove, a filled LPG cylinder and other accessories worth Rs 4245.Unfortunately, there are reports of some individuals collecting money from the poor families in the name of providing LPG connections, he said, while urging the public not to pay any amount for the scheme.
Subhash also appealed to other LPG agencies to expedite distribution process if they have any such beneficiaries as their consumers.