Celebrated pan-India as Ujjwala Diwas under the aegis of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, saw the successful organization of LPG panchayat(s) at Sirunium Village, Tiruvallur District. The occasion also marked the release of 450 Free LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in the Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.
Shri.D.Rajkumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Shri.P.Balaraman, MLA, Ponneri , Shri.S.Thangavel, Regional LPG Manager and Mr.R.Sivasankaran, State Head (LPG), Tamil Nadu participated in the event and addressed the gathering of 700 no. of women. Shri.D.Rajkumar highlighted the importance of usage of clean cooking fuel with regard to health, economic , safety, environment benefits. The LPG Panchayat was organised by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd with support from M/s.Pappa Gas Agency.
By creating a special observation day, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas through its PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) successfully promoted amongst the rural consumers, the safe and sustained use of LPG through peer group interactions on a large scale. The Ujjwala Diwas also aimed at meeting the enhanced target of enrolling 8 crore LPG beneficiaries and the Panchayats provided new LPG connections to eligible beneficiaries.
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, 15000 LPG Panchayats were organized throughout the country where apart from experience sharing, aimed at safe and sustained usage of LPG, all out efforts were also made to maximize customer enrolment. Each Panchayat had targeted participation by 500 women with a goal of enrolling at least 100 new LPG beneficiaries. Safety Literature (Safety Instruction and Insurance cards) were also distributed during the Panchayat session.
LPG Panchayat platform, it will be possible to reach the target LPG penetration of 100% .
The event created awareness about the safety and utility of LPG, health benefits of using clean fuels as well informed the women participants about the details of expanded PMUY categories.
Enthused by its success, plans are being firmed up to hold similar LPG Panchayats every month at different centers in the district.
