The correct answer is: A. Gandhinagar
Gujarat’s first kerosene free district is Gandhinagar. The district achieved this feat in 2018. The government of Gujarat had launched the “Kerosene Free Gujarat” campaign in 2017 with the aim of making the state kerosene free by 2022. Under the campaign, the government provided LPG connections to households that were using kerosene for cooking. The government also provided financial assistance to households to switch to LPG.
The campaign was successful in making Gandhinagar the first kerosene free district in Gujarat. The government plans to make all other districts in the state kerosene free by 2022.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat and the first kerosene free district in the state.
- Option B: Junagadh is a district in Gujarat that is known for its historical and cultural heritage.
- Option C: Surat is a major commercial city in Gujarat that is known for its diamond industry.
- Option D: Porbandar is a district in Gujarat that is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.