2.5L families given LPG connections under Ujjawala scheme, says Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday distributed LPG connections to women beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in Wazirpur, describing the initiative as a crucial step towards improving women’s health, reducing pollution and ensuring safe cooking environments.

“This is the beginning of a brighter, healthier life,” she said, adding that the scheme has ushered in dignity and safety for women relying on traditional fuels.

Gupta said over 2.5 lakh families in Delhi have received smoke-free kitchens under PMUY. She said that the shift from wood, coal and dung to LPG, protects women from prolonged exposure to harmful fumes and promotes domestic safety.

She reiterated the government’s efforts to phase out polluting fuels in homes and informal sectors. To curb winter-time wood burning, electric heaters are being supplied to security guards and night-shift workers, while campaigns are underway to encourage press workers to adopt gas or electric irons.

“This will help create safer homes and significantly reduce indoor air pollution,” she said, adding that efforts are on to identify all remaining eligible households.