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The International Energy Agency reports that 681 million people in India still rely on solid fuels for cooking, creating significant health and environmental concerns. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which provides subsidized LPG connections to poor households, aims to reduce reliance on traditional fuels. A recent study in Jammu and Kashmir examines the impact of PMUY on LPG adoption, health benefits, and barriers to exclusive LPG use.
Q. Analyze the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on improving health outcomes and promoting clean cooking fuel in rural India. What are the key barriers to exclusive LPG usage, and how can these challenges be addressed?
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