• In a move celebrating International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a substantial reduction of Rs 100 in cooking gas cylinder prices today.
• Prime Minister Modi emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the well-being of families and fostering a healthier environment.
• The government extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per LPG cylinder to underprivileged women covered by the Ujjwala Yojana for the upcoming fiscal year starting April 1.
• Expressing his greetings on International Women's Day, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the strength, courage, and resilience of women across the nation.
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced an extension of the Rs 300 subsidy on LPG cylinders for PM Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries until March 31, 2025.
• In addition to these measures, the Union Cabinet approved a 4% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2024.

In a move celebrating International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a substantial reduction of Rs 100 in cooking gas cylinder prices today. This decision aims to alleviate financial pressures on households nationwide, with a particular focus on empowering "Nari Shakti" (women power). Highlighting the significance of making cooking gas more affordable, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the well-being of families and fostering a healthier environment. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of empowering women and ensuring 'Ease of Living' for them. In tandem with this announcement, the government extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per LPG cylinder to underprivileged women covered by the Ujjwala Yojana for the upcoming fiscal year starting April 1. This extension follows the government's earlier decision to increase the subsidy from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year. Notably, the Rs 300 per cylinder subsidy was implemented for the current fiscal year, ending on March 31.

Expressing his greetings on International Women's Day, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the strength, courage, and resilience of women across the nation. He underscored the government's dedication to empowering women through multifaceted initiatives spanning education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology, and more, citing past achievements as a testament to this commitment.

Furthermore, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced an extension of the Rs 300 subsidy on LPG cylinders for PM Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries until March 31, 2025. The scheme, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 12,000 crores, aims to provide continued support to households in need. In addition to these measures, the Union Cabinet approved a 4% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2024. This decision seeks to mitigate the impact of inflation on the livelihoods of government employees and pensioners. Furthermore, the Cabinet sanctioned the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2024-25 season at Rs 5,335 per quintal, marking an increase of Rs 285 per quintal compared to the previous season.

 As of March 1, 2024, the number of beneficiaries under the PM Ujjwala Yojana exceeds 10.27 crores, reflecting the scheme's widespread reach and impact on households across the country.

Prime Minister Modi's announcement on reducing LPG cylinder prices not only celebrates International Women's Day but also underscores the government's steadfast commitment to socio-economic empowerment and welfare measures for all citizens.  

(With inputs from agencies)