Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

May 01, 2016 12:22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in UP's Ballia district on Sunday.

Under this scheme, free LPG connections would be provided to five crore women belonging to Below Poverty Line families during 2016-19 period.

After his visit to Ballia, PM Modi will visit Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, where he will distribute e-rickshaws and e-boats.

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