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Modi Nears Nehru’s Record: The Economic Truth Nobody Talks About

Twelve years ago, India stood at a crucial crossroads. Growth was slowing, infrastructure gaps were visible, and millions remained outside the formal economy. Today, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to surpass Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, the country looks dramatically different. The numbers tell…

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Govt cuts subsidised LPG cylinders to Ujjwala beneficiaries to 4

The government has cut the annual subsidised cooking gas cylinders for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries to four. This move aligns support with average household consumption. Previously, beneficiaries received twelve cylinders. A subsidy of Rs 300 per cylinder is still provided. This change follows recent LPG price increases.

The Economic Times

Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry

The Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid in advanced economies such as the United States, Australia and Canada, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday, noting that a beneficiary of the…

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LPG Prices Hiked: ₹50 More Per Cylinder From Tomorrow

LPG prices hikes by ₹50/cylinder from April 8. New rates: ₹853 (general), ₹553 (Ujjwala). First increase in 2025 impacts 90M poor households. Read more at Dynamite News

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PM Modi visits 10th crore beneficiary of Ujjwala scheme in Ayodhya

PM Modi visits Ayodhya home of 10th crore Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary, chats with family and posts video of "Chai pe Charcha" on social media.

The Hindu

Connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on the rise due to migrant labourers

Oil cos in Chennai release 1.24L cooking gas connections under PMUY; target of 1.6L set. Migrant labourers incl. in approved list; get free gas stove, regulator, tube. 37.04L beneficiaries enrolled in State since 2016; 10.35cr throughout country. Eligible women from 10 categories incl. SC, ST, MBC, AAY, SECC, PMAY. Union…

The Hindu

Union Cabinet raises LPG subsidy for Ujjawala beneficiaries to Rs 300 per cylinder

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in subsidy amount for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Plea to consider Deepam households in Telangana, A.P. for LPG subsidy

Nearly 85 lakh households across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh using LPG connections issued under the Deepam scheme are not getting the subsidy of ₹200 per cylinder like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries.

The Hindu

Relief for Indians as government cuts LPG cylinder prices by Rs 200

The price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 across the country. Read further on dynamite News:

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Centre slashes LPG prices by ₹200 ahead of poll season

Union Cabinet approves reduction in LPG gas cylinder price to ₹200 for domestic use on occasion of Onam and Rakshabandhan. Free LPG connection to 75 lakh women under Ujjwala scheme and ₹400 subsidy per cylinder.

The Hindu

Narendra Modi's Ujjwala Yojana has flopped countrywide due to rise in cost of LPG cylinders: JD(U)

PATNA: The ruling JD(U) on Sunday criticised the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for alleged failure of ‘Ujjwala Yojana’ saying that the much-trumpeted scheme has flopped miserably throughout the country.

The Times of India

LPG refill prices up 41% vs 203% rise in global rates since April 2020

NEW DELHI: The benchmark Saudi Contract Price for LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) rose by 203% from $236 per tonne to $725 per tonne between April 2020 and July 2022 but the price of 14.2 kg refills supplied to households for cooking increased 41.5% from Rs 744 to Rs 1,053 during…

The Times of India

LPG subsidy only for poor, no respite from record price for others

NEW DELHI: LPG subsidy will be given only to poor households with ‘Ujjwala’ connections and all others will have to pay market price but the government is likely to continue to keep fuel prices in check.

The Times of India

Morning Digest | Inflation soars near eight-year high to 7.8% in April; 90 lakh Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries do not get refills, and more

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