BJP MDC lodges complaint against gas distributors of PMUY for asking money from poor beneficiaries

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 4, 2024

BJP Tura MDC Bernard N Marak has lodged a complaint against gas distributors of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for asking money from poor beneficiaries in Garo Hills region. 

In a letter to the deputy commissioners of the five districts of Garo Hills, Marak said, “I want to inform you that the gas distributors of PMUY are asking money from the poor beneficiaries in some parts of Garo Hills. The amount asked from the beneficiaries ranges from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 in some villages.” 

“Yesterday, I got a call from Rewak in South Garo Hills where one individual informed that they were being asked to pay Rs 1,500 per family in order to avail the free gas cylinders. There were other complaints from other parts of Garo Hills for which I request you to instruct the distributors in your districts to not ask money from the beneficiaries. I also request you to take  strong action against those who are exploiting the beneficiaries and indulging in such illegal activities,” he stated. 

Further, the MDC reminding that the PMUY is a scheme for women living below the poverty line, said that “The scheme provides free gas connection to women. Customers do not have to pay any money to avail it nor need to pay loan for the first 6 refills of a 14.2 kg cylinder.  EMI will have to be paid only after the seventh refill.” 

“Such privileged schemes are being hijacked by some individuals who are bringing bad name to the noble initiative of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he added.