Free LPG cylinder: Who will get a free LPG cylinder on Diwali and how? Know the complete process to get it.

Free LPG cylinder: The Yogi government has brought a special gift for 1.75 crore women this Diwali. This scheme is only for women who are eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Beneficiaries must first collect the cylinder from an agency, and the subsidy is then credited to their bank account.

Free LPG cylinder: The Yogi government has brought a special gift this Diwali for the nearly 1.75 crore women of Uttar Pradesh. The state government has announced free LPG cylinders for women enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Under the “UP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme,” beneficiaries receive a free filled LPG cylinder twice a year, on Diwali and Holi. This year, the benefit of cylinder distribution on Diwali is available in October.

What is the Free Gas Cylinder Scheme?

This scheme is only for women who are eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The Uttar Pradesh government provides free cylinders to Ujjwala consumers during festivals. Beneficiaries must first purchase the cylinder from an agency, and the government later transfers the subsidy amount to their bank accounts. This means that the cylinder is provided free of charge through government reimbursement.

E-KYC is mandatory

  • Ujjwala consumers must complete their e-KYC to receive the free cylinder benefit.
  • To do this, visit the official Ujjwala Yojana website and click on the e-KYC tab.
  • Select your gas company (such as Indane, HP, or Bharat Gas) and follow the instructions.
  • If desired, you can also go to the nearest gas agency to complete your e-KYC.
  • If e-KYC is pending, payments may be delayed, so it’s important to complete it immediately.

Process to Join the Scheme

Women who are not yet enrolled in the PM Ujjwala Yojana must first apply. Under the scheme, eligible women receive a free gas connection, stove, regulator, pipe, and first-fill cylinder. Additionally, a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder is provided for up to nine cylinders per year. The subsidy on the small 5 kg cylinder is determined by weight.

Who will benefit?

  • Only women aged 18 years or older can apply.
  • SC, ST, BPL cardholders, Extremely Backward Classes, and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) or Antyodaya Anna Yojana are eligible.
  • In addition, women from families falling under the 14-point poverty line can also participate in this scheme.

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