February 10, 2019


Claim: LPG connections have been given to over 64 million households in just under three years under the Ujjwala Scheme. A ‘Blue Flame Revolution’ is under way. LPG coverage has reached more than 90%, from 55% five years ago: PM

Fact: Partly true. LPG coverage was 64% in 2013-14.

Link: https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/1094831349955944448

Explanation: LPG coverage five years ago was 64% as per the 2013-14 annual report of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and 54.6% in 2009. The government crossed the 60 million mark on January 2, 2019, with 90% coverage, according to this press information bureau release.  

Source:

http://petroleum.nic.in/sites/default/files/AR13-14.pdf

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187007