How PM Modi’s Ujjwala Yojana Transformed 10 Crore Families and Empowered Women Across India

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has emerged as one of India's biggest welfare success stories. Since its launch in 2016, the scheme has provided over 10.33 crore LPG connections to poor households, helping women move away from traditional cooking fuels. From Bihar and Gujarat to Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, beneficiaries say LPG cylinders have improved their health, saved time, and enhanced their quality of life. The scheme has also supported women's empowerment and livelihoods. Combined with Direct Benefit Transfer reforms, the government says welfare delivery has become more transparent, efficient, and accessible, reaching millions of families across the country.