Free Gas Stove Distribution
January 14, As a part of fulfilling poll promises, the distribution of free cooking gas connections and gas for the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families were launched by the DMK government. Union Petrolium minister Murali Deora attended the function.
Mr.Deora said that over three lakh free gas connections would be provided in Tamil Nadu for the scheme. He also said that the natural gas supply project would be launched soon in Tamil Nadu to benefit over two crore households, which would ensure that there was no shortage of LPG supply.
Mr.Deora asked the Tamil Nadu government to take strict attention to rules and procedures to reduce pollution levels in the state and to consider installing CNG in all modes of public transport. He stated that more gas botling plants would be set up to meet the demand for LPG in Tamil Nadu.
Mr.Karunanidhi appealed to the centre to release more funds for various schemes. The DMK government has gave up farmers loans to the tune of Rs.7000 crore and distributed colour TV sets to the poor and rice is also sold for Rs.2 per kg in public distribution system.
Mr Karunanidhi thanked Union petroleum minister Murali Deora, for attending the function and for his assurance to the state government that the Centre would extend all help for the welfare schemes of the state. He also gratefully acknowledged that Sethusamudram Project had become a reality only because of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
The chief minister also requested the women to use the gas stoves carefully, especially in houses with thatched roof. He said that a small spark could destroy their house and he his heart would bleed if an accident happened. The function was attended by the Union minister for information technology and communication Dayanidhi Maran.
