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Launched on $1^\text{st}$ May 2016, the scheme that provides free LPG connection to women from below poverty line families is:

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Identifying the Correct Government Scheme

The question asks to identify the specific scheme launched on 1st May 2016 that aims to provide free LPG connections to women belonging to below poverty line (BPL) families.

Scheme Analysis

Let's analyze the options based on the provided description:

  • Pradhan Mantri Sugam Yojana: This name does not correspond to a known major scheme for LPG connections.
  • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: This scheme focuses on financial inclusion, providing bank accounts, debit cards, and insurance, not LPG connections.
  • Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): Launched on 1st May 2016, PMUY's primary objective is to provide clean cooking fuel by releasing LPG connections to women in BPL households. This matches the question's criteria exactly.
  • Prime Minister Scheme for free gas connection: This is a descriptive phrase, not the official name of the scheme.

Conclusion

Based on the launch date and objective, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is the scheme that provides free LPG connections to women from below poverty line families.

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