Two free LPG refills for Ujjwala beneficiaries
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved two free LPG cylinder refills for PM Ujjwala beneficiaries in 2025–26: one in October-December 2025 and one in January-March 2026. [UP Cabinet]
Background
- The estimated cost to the state is ₹1385.34 crore this year. [UP Cabinet]
Why it matters
- Refill cost is why many Ujjwala homes go back to wood; free refills address that.
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How to use this in Mains
- Refill cost is why many Ujjwala homes go back to wood; free refills address that.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved two free LPG cylinder refills for PM Ujjwala beneficiaries in 2025–26: one in October-December 2025 and one in January-March 2026 [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 26 September 2025 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: clean cooking fuel.
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Free LPG refills for Ujjwala beneficiaries in UP (2025–26):
Answer (b) & explanation
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Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 26 September 2025 (Hindi PDF)
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