The government in September, 2019 met the target of eight crore LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
But, only three States have become kerosene free. These include- Haryana, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh.
Union Territories that have become kerosene-free are the Union Territories of Delhi, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Puducherry.
About
It was launched in May 2016.
It aims to provide LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from below poverty line households.