25.44 lakh LPG connections have been released to women of BPL families as on 3rd August 2016 under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. 
•    The scheme which was launched by Honorable Prime Minister in Balia, Uttar Pradesh on 01st May, 2016 is currently under operation in 553 districts of 24 States. 
•    Under the scheme, 5 crores LPG connections will be provided to BPL families with a support of Rs. 1600 per connection in the next 3 years. Identification of the BPL families is being done through Socio-Economic Caste Census data. 
•    It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas that a number of fake and misleading websites have come up on the internet on the PMUY. 
•    General public and other stakeholders may consult only the official website for any information with regard to the scheme. 
•    In case of any doubt or clarification, contact can be made on the toll free number 18002666696

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