Oil Secy Affirms Additional 1 Cr LPG Connections Under Ujjwala Scheme

Union Oil Secretary Tarun Kapoor has announced the government's plans to provide additional one crore free LPG connections in two years under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala (PMUY) scheme. To facilitate easy access, the government will proffer LPG connections with bare-minimum identity documents, besides not requiring proof of residence. Reportedly, consumers will also have an alternative to collect a refill cylinder from three neighbourhood dealers instead of the conventional single distributor.