IFC：2026印度 PMUY 计划研究报告：提升 LPG 普及率的成效、进展、难点与政策建议（英文版）（60页）.pdf

1、Understanding PMUY:Impact,Progress,Challenges and Policy recommendations for broaderLPGcoverage 1PMUY DraftAuthorsAmit Kapoor Honorary Chairman,Institute for Competitiveness Pradeep Puri Senior Fellow,Institute for Competitiveness Mohammad Saad Researcher,Institute for Competitiveness Supported by:U

2、NDERSTANDING PMUY:Impact,progress,challenges and policy recommendations for broaderlpgcoverageAMIT KAPOORHonorary Chairman,Institute for CompetitivenessThe Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has emerged as one of the most transformative social welfare initiatives in recent years.By providing deposit-free

3、 LPG connections to women from economically disadvantaged households,the scheme has brought clean cooking fuel to millions of kitchens,improved health outcomes,and empowered women to lead healthier and more dignified lives.It stands as a landmark step toward ensuring that every household has access

4、to modern,safe,and reliable cooking fuel.Government data shows that Indias LPG coverage has grown from just 62 percent in 2016 to nearly universal levels today.With over 10 crore PMUY beneficiaries,the scheme has achieved remarkable reach.Yet,sustaining this progress remains the challenge ahead.Whil

5、e millions of families have switched to LPG,some of the most vulnerable households continue to face difficulties in using it consistently due to affordability and other constraints.The need of the hour is to ensure that the clean energy transition is not only widespread but also sustainable for all

6、families.This report distinguishes itself through its comprehensive analysis of the schemes actual impact.Unlike prior studies that primarily quantify the number of connections provided,this report adopts a nuanced approach by categorizing households into three distinct groups:those that adopted LPG