J&K receives approval for six free LPG cylinders annually for AAY families

Srinagar, Sept. 24 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said they have received an approval from the competent authority for providing six free LPG cylinders to families covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma informed the Legislative Assembly after the approval from the competent authority necessary orders will be issued shortly.

The announcement triggered an uproar in the House, with BJP members raising slogans against the governmentLeader of Opposition and BJP leader Sunil Sharma criticised the government over the announcement, alleging that the National Conference-led government had misled people by failing to fulfil its election promise of providin...