Delhi State Government launched Kerosene-free Delhi Scheme

In an initiative to make the national capital Kerosene free, the Delhi Government  launched Kerosene-free Delhi scheme  on 21 August 2012 in capital. Under this scheme, over 3.50 lakh households will get LPG cylinder and a gas stove free of cost in the coming days. The government , while launching the scheme, distributed the cylinders and stove to 200 beneficiaries. The state government will spend 108 crore rupees on this scheme. With this scheme, Delhi is likely to become the first kerosene-free city in the country.