In Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in the state at a function in Itanagar today. The PM Ujjwala yojana is a Central Government Flagship programme to provide free LPG connection to the poor household across the country. <br/> '<br/>After launching the Scheme, Mr. Rijiju said it is a historic moment for Arunachal Pradesh, which will highly benefit the BPL households. He said North-eastern states holds the record of have highest number of cancer patients in the country and cooking in smoke, produced by unclean fuel, is one of the main factor contributing to it. The Minister said now with this scheme of providing clean fuel free of cost, people can get rid of these health hazards.<br/> '<br/>Chief Minister Pema Khandu on the occasion announced that Arunachal Pradesh government will provided Rs.1000 financial assistance to every beneficiary in addition to the central government assistance of Rs. 1600. <br/> '<br/>The scheme provides an assistance of Rs. 1600/- to the beneficiary, comprising security deposit of the cylinder and others charges.