RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRADHAN MANTRI UJJWALA YOJANA (PMUY) SCHEME AND SOCIAL ASPECT OF RURAL WOMEN: A STUDY ON RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN AURANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA

Abstract: PMUY is a process to improve the quality of life and economic welfare of women living in rural areas. The objective of the scheme is to provide energy efficient cooking for people living below BPL. The household survey was conducted among the beneficiaries of PMUY. Data was collected through demographic information and interview schedule from women living in rural area in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis (using SPSS) were used for data processing. The research population consists of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme living in Aurangabad district. Total 300 samples were the target population of the study. The dimensions of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme have been chosen as sustainability, energy affordability, accessibility, safety, eco-friendly and health and hygiene. The social aspect variables of women were selected as self-esteem and independence in personal life, family literacy, easy access to credit, freedom from social shackles and health awareness. The results of the study show that, stability was correlated with family literacy (r = p < .05). However, stability, self-esteem and independence in personal life, easy access to credit, freedom from social bondage and health consciousness were not related to

Keywords: Sustainability, environment-friendly, Health Consciousness, Health & hygiene, Self-respect.