(a) the number of LPG connections provided in the North Eastern Region under PMUY during the current year, State-wise; and
(b) the details of funds sanctioned for the purpose during the said period, State-wise?
(a) the number of LPG connections provided in the North Eastern Region under PMUY during the current year, State-wise; and
(b) the details of funds sanctioned for the purpose during the said period, State-wise?
MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) State-wise connections released under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY) during the current year (as on 28.12.2018) in the North Eastern Region are as under -
S.No.
State
Total
1
Assam
12,48,638
2
Arunachal Pradesh
30,382
3
Manipur
70,990
4
Meghalaya
96,611
5
Mizoram
24,178
6
Nagaland
37,116
7
Sikkim
4,612
8
Tripura
1,44,755
(b) No State-wise funds have been allocated under PMUY. However, a budget of ? 12,800 crore have been allocated for 8 crore LPG connections under the Scheme across the country including North Eastern Region.