In celebration of Diwali, the central government will provide free LPG gas cylinders to 1,84,039 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). While consumers must initially pay the full amount in cash for the cylinder, the subsidy will be credited to their bank accounts within three to four days by oil companies.
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Eligibility Criteria for Free LPG Cylinders
This special Diwali benefit under PMUY will only be available to consumers who have completed their Aadhaar authentication. In the district, there are currently 2,19,667 consumers registered under PMUY, of whom 1,84,039 have completed the e-KYC process and are eligible for the subsidy.
Approximately 35,628 consumers have yet to complete their Aadhaar verification, and the District Supply Office (DSO) has instructed all gas agencies to ensure that 100% of beneficiaries are Aadhaar-authenticated. The government has also planned to offer free LPG cylinders to beneficiaries on Holi, making these festive incentives available twice annually.
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How to Avail the Free LPG Cylinder Subsidy
Beneficiaries are encouraged to visit their respective gas agencies and complete their Aadhaar authentication to benefit from this scheme. According to DSO official Shivi Garg, only those beneficiaries whose Aadhaar-linked bank accounts are verified will be eligible for the subsidy under PMUY. Each eligible beneficiary will receive one free LPG cylinder of 14.2 kg.
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About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Launched in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide rural households, especially women, with clean and safe cooking fuel by offering subsidized LPG connections. To date, over 10 crore people have benefited from this scheme, significantly improving the lives of rural women by reducing their dependency on traditional cooking methods.
Under PMUY, beneficiaries receive financial support of ₹1,600 when they take a new connection, which also helps them purchase essential equipment for the LPG setup. Additionally, the scheme offers an EMI option for purchasing a gas stove, making it more affordable for rural households.
This Diwali, the government’s initiative is a step toward encouraging cleaner cooking methods while providing financial relief to rural families. Beneficiaries are advised to complete their e-KYC soon to avail themselves of this festive season benefit.
