The objective of launching the Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna was to provide free gas connections to those families who were not covered under the Centre's Ujjwala scheme.
Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojana - Introduction
The Yojana aims to free women of Himachal Pradesh from indoor pollution by providing free LPG connections to families with no gas connection. The objective of launching the Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna was to provide free gas connections to those families who were not covered under the Centre's Ujjwala scheme. The state government started this scheme on the lines of PMUY.
The Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojana of the State Government has proved to be a boon for the women of Himachal. As a result of Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna, the dependence on wood for fuel has reduced. Besides this, the adverse effect of smoke on the health of women has also been relieved and improved the standard of living of women.
Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojana
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- The applicant should not have an LPG connection in their name or in the name of any member of their household.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of any other LPG connection under any other government scheme.