LPG price reduction wonderful Rakhi gift for our sisters: Assam CM Sarma
Aug 29, 2023
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 29 : Expressing his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Rs 200 savings on LPG prices will not only enhance household savings but also have a multiplier effect on the overall economy.
Taking to X (former Twitter), the Assam CM said, "What a wonderful Rakhi gift for our sisters! Rs 200 savings on LPG prices will not only enhance household savings, but also have a multiplier effect on the overall economy."
"The decision reaffirms that empathy and empowerment are the two defining attributes of PM Narendra Modi's governance. We are extremely grateful," further added Sarma.
In a move that will bring respite to households across India, the central government has announced a Rs 200 reduction in cooking gas. Briefing reporters on the decision of the union cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said the decision is a gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the women of the country on Onam and Raksha Bandhan. The meeting of the Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Effective Wednesday, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 across the country. In Delhi for instance, the decision will bring down the cost of a 14.2 kg cylinder from the existing Rs 1,103 per cylinder to Rs 903.
This across-the-board reduction is in addition to the existing targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per cylinder to Ujjwala households, which will continue. Therefore, the effective price in Delhi for Ujjwala beneficiaries after this reduction will be Rs 703.
It may be noted that there are more than 31 crore domestic LPG consumers, including 9.6 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries.
After the Centre's decision over LPG, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders will make the lives of women easier.
Taking to X (former Twitter), PM Modi said, "The festival of Raksha Bandhan is a day to increase happiness in a family. The reduction in gas prices will increase the comfort of the sisters in my family and make their lives easier. May every sister of mine be happy, be healthy, be happy, this is my wish from God."
