Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that eligible families under the Pradhan Mantri
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Fiscal federalism and social welfare: a GS2 case study on state-led subsidies for central schemes.
Why in news
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced a state-funded refill subsidy for eligible families under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to provide free LPG cylinders during Diwali and Holi.
Background
The Uttar Pradesh government allocated Rs 1,500 crore for refill subsidies to over 1.89 crore beneficiaries. The state provides a subsidy of Rs 335 per cylinder to support poor families.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Central government scheme providing LPG connections to BPL and other households.
- FactUttar Pradesh allocated Rs 1,500 crore for Ujjwala refill subsidies.
- FactThe state-provided subsidy per cylinder is Rs 335.
- FactThe subsidy targets more than 1.89 crore beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh.
Prelims practice question
What is the specific subsidy amount per cylinder provided by the Uttar Pradesh government for Ujjwala refill subsidies?
- (a)Rs 335
- (b)Rs 500
- (c)Rs 250
- (d)Rs 400
Show answer
Answer: (a) Rs 335 — The state provides a subsidy of Rs 335 per cylinder to support poor families.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how state-led subsidies under central schemes like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana contribute to poverty alleviation and social welfare in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: Balancing state-funded subsidies with central scheme frameworks
- Targeted welfare: Ensuring last-mile delivery of subsidies to eligible BPL households
- Economic empowerment: Reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for essential commodities among marginalized groups
Keywords: poverty alleviation · subsidies · social welfare · last-mile delivery · fiscal federalism
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