Over 6.8 Crore free LPG cylinders distributed among the Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries so far. As part of the economic response to COVID-19, the Government of India has launched a pro-poor scheme Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package  (PMGKP). Under PMGKP, Petroleum and Natural Gas ministry is providing free of cost LPG cylinders to over eight crore PMUY beneficiaries for 3 months from April 1st last. <br />''<br />''During April, 2020, Oil Marketing Companies(OMCs) have delivered 453.02 lakh cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under PMGKP. As on yesterday, OMCs have delivered total 679.92 cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under the package. The beneficiaries were given funds in advance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in their accounts, so that there was no difficulty in availing this facility. The Corona Warriors – personnel working in the supply chain of LPG cylinder delivery, have been ensuring timely supply of cylinders. Our correspondent reports, supply personnel also creating awareness among the beneficiaries about the hygiene and various health guidelines.<br />