Launching the scheme announced by her in the 2012-2013 Budget, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said all BPL, AAY and JRC beneficiaries will be covered under the scheme at a cost of over Rs 100 crore which will make Delhi the first keresone-free city in the country.
"We want Delhi to be eco-friendly.We want Delhiites to make their food in an environment-friendly environment.So, we have decided to give LPG cylinders and gas stoves free of cost.One set costs the Government Rs 3,049 and the kit comes with all accessories like regulator and pipe," she said.
As a token gesture, Dikshit handed over the kits to 20 beneficiaries among the 200 in the first phase.
In the coming months, all the 3.56 lakh beneficiaries will be provided with fully-filled LPG cylinders and gas stove.
"The scheme can be extended to other poorer sections of society as well.If a poor person wants to avail this scheme, he can contact officers concerned and he will be given the connection," she said.
The scheme is part of the extension of Centre