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| **Summary/Static** | **Details** |
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| **Why in the news?** | Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister **Chandrababu Naidu** launched the **Deepam 2.0 scheme** in Edupuram, Srikakulam district. |
| **Key Objective** | To empower women by providing free access to clean cooking energy. |
| **Key Features** | 1. Three free gas cylinders per year to eligible women. 2. Promotes cleaner cooking fuel (LPG) for better health and safety. 3. Subsidies for LPG connections and equipment. |
| **Other Welfare Measures** | 1. Rs 1,500 per month for every woman in Andhra Pradesh. 2. Free bus travel for women on state-run RTC buses. 3. **"Thalliki Vandhanam" program** provides Rs 15,000 annually for school-going students. |
| **Impact on Women** | Reduces financial burden and health risks associated with traditional cooking methods like firewood. |


Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme in Edupuram, Srikakulam district.
Key Objective	To empower women by providing free access to clean cooking energy.
Key Features	1. Three free gas cylinders per year to eligible women. 2. Promotes cleaner cooking fuel (LPG) for better health and safety. 3. Subsidies for LPG connections and equipment.
Other Welfare Measures	1. Rs 1,500 per month for every woman in Andhra Pradesh. 2. Free bus travel for women on state-run RTC buses. 3. "Thalliki Vandhanam" program provides Rs 15,000 annually for school-going students.
Impact on Women	Reduces financial burden and health risks associated with traditional cooking methods like firewood.

Andhra Pradesh Launches Deepam 2.0 Scheme for Women Empowerment