In India, millions of households, particularly those living in rural areas, rely on traditional biomass fuels like firewood, dung, and agricultural waste for cooking. This not only leads to indoor air pollution, causing respiratory problems and other health issues but also contributes to deforestation and environmental degradation. The Ujjwala Scheme was initiated to address these concerns and promote the use of clean cooking fuels, such as LPG.
In India, millions of households, particularly those living in rural areas, rely on traditional biomass fuels like firewood, dung, and agricultural waste for cooking. This not only leads to indoor air pollution, causing respiratory problems and other health issues but also contributes to deforestation and environmental degradation. The Ujjwala Scheme was initiated to address these concerns and promote the use of clean cooking fuels, such as LPG.
