The state government has taken an important step to reduce pollution in Delhi and provide relief to poor families. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that now the families living in the slums of the capital will be linked to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

According to the information, under this decision, free LPG gas connections will be given to those families who till now cook with wood, coal or kerosene oil.

Slum survey will start soon in Delhi – Rekha Gupta

The Chief Minister has directed the officials of Delhi Shelter Board (DUSIB) to conduct a survey in the slums as soon as possible to find out which families have not yet received the benefits of this scheme. He said that the aim of the government is to provide clean and safe fuel to every poor family, so that the smoke does not affect the health of women and children.

This step will be helpful in reducing pollution in Delhi- CM

Rekha Gupta told that cooking with wood and coal not only spreads smoke in the houses, but it also increases the air pollution of Delhi. In such a situation, use of LPG is not only better for health but will also prove beneficial for the environment. The government has made it clear that all the essential items like LPG cylinder, gas stove and pipe will be given free to the eligible families, so that no one faces any problem.

Crores of families across the country have benefited from this scheme – CM

The Chief Minister has asked the officials to complete the survey work expeditiously and prepare a list and include as many slum families as possible under this scheme. He said that this step will open a new chapter of cleanliness, health and respect in the lives of the poor.

It is noteworthy that Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is an ambitious initiative of the Central Government, which was started in the year 2016. The objective of this scheme is to free every poor family of the country from traditional fuels by giving them free LPG connection. Till now crores of families across the country have benefited from this scheme.

Delhi government believes that if the use of LPG increases in slums also, air pollution will reduce and the standard of living of the people will improve. This decision will not only bring relief to the poor but is also being considered a big step towards improving the environment of the capital.

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A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry has made it clear that the construction of the hydropower project in the low -lying areas of the Yarlung Jangbo River (the original enterprise of the Brahmaputra River) is completely under the sovereignty of China. China says that this project is being done with the aim of accelerating clean energy development, improving the standard of living of local people and actively dealing with climate change.

Clean energy and local development will be promoted
China said that this project will not only strengthen the capabilities of the country in the field of clean energy, but through it will also improve the standard of living of people living in the surrounding areas. This will create new employment opportunities and the regional economy will get new energy.

The top priority given to environmental protection
According to China, the plan, design and construction of this project have all been done under the highest national industrial standards. In this, security has been given special importance in every way of nature and environment. The project is kept away from environmentally sensitive areas and ensures that the original ecosystem is preserved.

Helpful in disaster management and protection of river system
China claims that after the completion of this project, the entire flow area of the Yarlung Jangbo River will help in prevention and mitigation of disasters. Due to this, the safety of the river system will be ensured and no bad effects will be on the areas below.

Commitment to cross -border cooperation and data sharing
China has said that it works with great responsibility in the management of the border rivers and has a widespread experience of operating hydroelectric projects. The spokesperson said that China is collaborating in the field of sharing hydrological data, flood control and disaster lowering with countries, downstream (bottom) countries. Necessary dialogues about this project have already been done with these countries and this cooperation will be further strengthened in future, so that all the people of the river valley can get collective benefits.