Chhattisgarh likely to give subsidy on LPG cylinders

The Chhattisgarh government plans to provide subsidised gas cylinders to BPL families in the state. The details of the project are yet to be finalised.

Updated on: Jul 4, 2023, 24:18:53 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, RAIPUR

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The Chhattisgarh government will provide gas cylinders at a subsidised rate to BPLfamilies in the state, an official aware of the matter on Monday said, adding that the details of the project are yet to be finalised.

According to a senior official aware of the development, a team has been constituted to decide on a subsidy amount (File photo)

The development comes ahead of assembly elections scheduled to be held in the state later this year.

According to a senior official aware of the development, a team has been constituted to decide on a subsidy amount. It is likely that the team will submit a proposal to the cabinet for approval as early as next week, the official added.

“The details of the project are yet to be decided but a team is working on it. It is possible that a draft proposal will be put up for discussion in the cabinet meeting scheduled next week,” a senior officials of the Chief Minister’s Office said on the condition of anonymity.

Chhattisgarh will become the second Congress-ruled state after Rajasthan to provide subsidy on cooking gas. The Rajasthan government provides 12 LPG gas cylinders a year to poor households at a subsidised rate of ₹500.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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