Delhi: With the distribution of filled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the Rajinder Nagar assembly constituency, the government has begun the process of making Delhi a kerosene-free state.
The constituency is represented by the Transport Minister, Ramakant Goswami.
A few years ago, the government had announced that it would distribute gas cylinders and stoves free of charge to the BPL cardholders to make the Capital kerosene-free.
Goswami distributed cylinders, LPG connections and gas stoves to 150 BPL families during a function organised at Pusa.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister stated that the scheme has been prepared to make Delhi a kerosene-free state. Delhi is all set to become the first such state in the country. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has always been trying to mould the schemes in such a way that the weaker section of society gets more benefits.
He also stated that the government has earmarked of Rs 200 crore during this financial year for this purpose. It has decided to provide three more subsidised cylinders to the beneficiaries of the scheme.
Kitchens would now become smoke-free and women would be saved from several diseases because of the smoke, he added.
The Transport Minister later distributed 500 blankets to the homeless.