The initiative LPG Panchayat Assam reached another milestone as a special outreach programme was held at Boko Girls’ High School in Kamrup district. The event aimed to spread awareness about the safe and efficient use of LPG among women. Organized under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the programme emphasized how clean cooking fuel improves health, saves time, and contributes to women’s empowerment in rural areas.
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A Platform for Awareness
The outreach at Boko Girls’ High School created a platform for women to learn about the advantages of LPG over traditional fuels such as firewood and coal. Local officials, LPG distributors, and health experts addressed the participants, highlighting how LPG ensures smokeless kitchens and healthier living.
The event also included demonstrations on proper cylinder handling, safety tips during cooking, and the importance of regular maintenance of LPG stoves and regulators. By focusing on practical learning, the programme made sure women understood how to safely integrate LPG into their daily lives.
Empowering Women Through Knowledge
One of the central goals of the LPG Panchayat Assam programme is to empower women. In many rural households, women are the primary users of cooking fuel, and they often bear the brunt of smoke-related health issues caused by firewood.
By attending the session, women at Boko Girls’ High School not only learned safe usage techniques but also became ambassadors of change in their communities. They can now share the knowledge with their families and neighbors, encouraging wider adoption of clean cooking practices.
Health and Environmental Benefits
Speakers at the programme stressed how LPG usage brings clear health benefits. Prolonged exposure to smoke from traditional fuels can cause respiratory problems, eye irritation, and long-term illnesses. With LPG, households experience significant improvements in indoor air quality.
The environmental benefits were also explained. Using LPG reduces the dependence on firewood, which helps conserve forests and reduces carbon emissions. Through this awareness, women understood their role in promoting a sustainable environment while ensuring better health for their families.
Support from Local Authorities
The Boko outreach saw active participation from local government officials and LPG distributors, who reassured women about the accessibility of LPG. They explained the subsidy system, the process of booking refills, and how doorstep delivery ensures convenience.
Officials also addressed concerns regarding affordability and safety, underlining that the government has taken steps to make LPG both accessible and secure for rural households. This interaction strengthened trust between communities and service providers.
Interactive Demonstrations
To ensure practical understanding, the event included hands-on demonstrations. Trainers showed how to connect regulators correctly, check for leaks, and safely store cylinders. Women were encouraged to practice these steps during the session.
This interactive approach built confidence among first-time users, many of whom had earlier hesitated to switch from traditional fuels due to fear of accidents. The session clarified doubts and dispelled myths surrounding LPG usage.
Women as Agents of Change
The LPG Panchayat Assam initiative recognizes women as central to the adoption of clean cooking fuels. By empowering them with knowledge, the programme transforms women into agents of change who can influence entire communities.
At Boko Girls’ High School, several participants shared their experiences of shifting to LPG and how it saved time, reduced smoke-related discomfort, and improved their daily lives. Their testimonies motivated others to consider making the transition.
Building a Safer Future
The outreach programme also focused on long-term benefits. With better awareness, accidents due to mishandling of LPG can be reduced significantly. Women learned the importance of regular safety checks and the need to immediately report any issues with cylinders or regulators.
By instilling these practices early, the programme lays the foundation for safer homes and communities. Women left the session with both practical skills and confidence in handling LPG responsibly.
Expanding the Reach of PMUY
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has already connected millions of rural households to LPG across India, and Assam has been a major beneficiary. Programmes like the LPG Panchayat ensure that the benefits go beyond distribution by focusing on education and awareness.
Through these community-driven events, the government bridges the gap between access and safe usage. The outreach at Boko Girls’ High School reflects how such initiatives create lasting impact by encouraging behavioral change.
The LPG Panchayat Assam outreach programme at Boko Girls’ High School successfully combined education, demonstration, and empowerment. Women participants gained not just technical knowledge but also a sense of responsibility to spread awareness in their neighborhoods.
By promoting safe gas usage, the programme aligns with broader goals of women’s empowerment, health improvement, and environmental sustainability. With leaders like these women driving change at the grassroots level, Assam moves closer to building smoke-free kitchens and healthier communities.
The event highlighted an important truth: when women are informed and empowered, the benefits extend to families, villages, and the entire state. The success of the Boko outreach reaffirms the power of awareness in shaping a safer, cleaner, and brighter future for all.
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