Inauguration of Chief Minister Antyodaya Free Gas Refill Scheme | 14 Feb 2023

Why In News?

On February 12, 2023, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Free Gas Refill Scheme from Kandolia Maidan in Pauri Garhwal.

Key points

• The Chief Minister launched the scheme by giving the benefit of gas refill to 23 women.
• Under this scheme, Antyodaya families 01 year and about will be given the benefit of 03 free gas refills in 1 lakh 76 thousand Antyodaya card holders will get the benefit of this scheme.
• The Chief Minister Antyodaya Free Gas Refill Scheme will bring a welfare change in the lives of women of Uttarakhand. This scheme will give a boost to realize the vision of smoke free India and make the life of women healthier and easier.
• Earlier, the Chief Minister had also talked about making an action plan for the distribution of sugar and salt at cheap rates from the cheap street shop and for the scheme to provide oil and spices at cheaper rates. It is in this context that this scheme has been launched.