Deepam 2.0 Scheme:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme in Edupuram, Srikakulam. This initiative offers free gas cylinders to women, aiming to provide clean cooking energy and improve living conditions. Naidu personally distributed the cylinders, denoting the importance of the scheme.
- The Deepam scheme is a government initiative in Andhra Pradesh. It focuses on providing women with access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking.
- The scheme aims to eliminate the use of traditional cooking methods that can be harmful to health and the environment.
- Deepam 1.0 was the initial phase of the initiative.
- It provided women with LPG connections and subsidies. Deepam 2.0 builds on this by offering three free gas cylinders annually. This continuation demonstrates the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment and health.
- The primary goal of Deepam 2.0 is to empower women. By providing free gas cylinders, the scheme reduces financial burdens.
- It also promotes cleaner cooking methods, improving health and safety in households. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for women and their families.
