PM Ujjwala Yojana reduces annual subsidised LPG refills from nine to four

The Prime Minister’s Ujjwala Yojana announced a reduction in LPG refill subsidies. Beneficiaries will now receive four subsidised refills each year instead of nine. The change aims to curb fiscal expenditure on the scheme. Officials said the adjustment targets more efficient fuel usage. Critics argue the cut may burden low‑income households. The government plans to monitor the impact on consumer spending. Supporters claim the reform will encourage energy conservation. The policy shift will take effect in the upcoming fiscal cycle.