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      Question

      Which of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri

      Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is correct?
      A It provides a subsidy of тВ╣500 on each LPG refill to all beneficiaries below the poverty line. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B It targets 100% coverage of LPG connections in all households by 2030 as part of IndiaтАЩs NDCs. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C It was launched in 2016 under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas with initial target of 5 crore LPG connections to women from BPL households. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D It is fully funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as part of clean energy transition. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E PMUY connections are provided only to households identified under PMAY-G. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Explanation: ┬а

      • PMUY launched in 2016, later expanded to 8 crore connections (achieved in 2019). ┬а
      • It is under MoPNG , not MNRE. ┬а
      • Subsidy is not universal тВ╣500/refill; refill subsidies have been provided episodically (COVID, 2022). ┬а
      • Target is LPG access, not tied directly to NDC year 2030. ┬а
      • Eligibility is broader than just PMAY-G. ┬а

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