Daijiworld Media Netwok - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, May 27: The state government has granted permission to distribute free LPG connections to the beneficiaries under the scheme 'Mukya Mantri Anila Bhagya Yojane', and along with LPG connections, the beneficiaries will also get double burner gas stoves, announced minister for food and civil supplies U T Khader.
Addressing a press meet at the Circuit House here on Thursday July 27, Khader said, "The state government will provide free LPG connections and double burner gas stoves to the beneficiaries under this scheme. The priority household (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojane (AAY) ration card holders who do not have LPG connections will be eligible to avail this scheme. Any female member of a family who holds the PHH or AAY ration card and who is above 18 years of age can approach a service kiosk of the department to apply for MMABY.
"In case there is no female member holding the ration card, then any male member above 18 years can apply for Mukhya Mantri Anila Bhagya Yojane. Taluk panchayat offices, zilla panchayat offices and Jana Snehi Kendras will accept the applications," he added.
"A separate web page for MMABY shall be developed and a link will be available from the website of the food department too. The web page will display information regarding scheme guidelines of MMABY. Information will be available on standerd specifications of the double burner gas stove, district-wise status of applications, approval, release and distribution of connections, list of beneficiaries, helpline numbers for grievance redressal and queries regarding safety issues," Khader informed.
Answering questions on the possibility of district in-charge minister Ramanath Rai becoming the home minister, Khader said, "I heard the news in the media. If he does become the home minister, it is an honour to our district. It is happy moment for all of us. I wish the news becomes true."
Replying to a question on rumours of his withdrawal from the cabinet and appointment as a full time Congress leader, he said, "Before becoming minister, I was full time party worker. If the state leadership appoints me again as a full time worker, I will be happy to oblige. I always obey the state leadership and the party high command."