ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PRADHAN MANTRI UJJWALA YOJANA (PMUY) SCHEME: A STUDY ON RURAL WOMEN IN AURANGABAD DISTRICT OF MAHARASHRA

Abstract: The aim of the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is to provide eight crore free cooking LPG connection to the people living under below poverty line. Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and countries. When women are living safe, fulfilled and productive life, they can reach their full potential, contributing their skills to the workforce and can raise happier and healthier children. The population of the research consists of the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Scheme are living in Aurangabad District. Total 300 samples was the target population of the study. The dimension of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Scheme selected as Sustainability, Energy Affordability, Accessibility, Safety, environment-friendly and Health & hygiene. women empowerment variables selected as Physical properties like livestock, jewellery, etc., Easy approach and access to financial institutions, ATM & Bank Account, Enhancement in annual income, Savings habit and capital formation. The household survey was undertaken from the beneficiaries of PMUY . The data was collected through demographic information and interview schedule from women residing in the rural sector in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square and Regression analysis (By using SPSS) will be used for data processing. The result shows the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was regressed on the predictor women empowerment with respect to Financial aspect.

Keywords: Sustainability, Energy Affordability, Accessibility, Safety, environment-friendly and Health & hygiene, Rural , Women empowerment