The government on Friday extended the Rs 200-per-LPG cylinder subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana by one year in the wake of high prices of petroleum products in the international market.
Under the Free Gas Cylinder Scheme, free gas connection and subsidies will be given to economically weaker women.
Major population of India still lives in the rural region. There are several places in India where the food is being cooked in the earthen stove.