Before the festive season, Delhi government has given a big gift to economically weaker families. The state government has announced that every year the eligible families will Free LPG gas cylinder on the occasion of Holi and Diwali Will be given. The objective of this scheme is to provide relief to the common people from the rising prices of LPG.

In the era of inflation, this decision is going to prove to be a relief for lakhs of families, especially for those houses where the expense of gas cylinder is heavy on the budget.

The scheme will be implemented after cabinet approval

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently approved this important proposal in the cabinet meeting. Under the scheme, every eligible family will get the benefit of free LPG cylinder twice a year—once on Holi and once on Diwali.

To implement this scheme, the government has spent almost ₹300 crore A budget of Rs. 10,000 has been set, through which financial assistance will be provided directly to the beneficiaries.

election promise fulfilled

This scheme fulfills the election promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which talked about providing relief to poor families during festivals. Starting this scheme from Holi on the completion of the first term of the government is considered important from both political and social point of view.

This will make it easier for thousands of families to cook food during festivals.

Who will get the benefit?

The benefit of this scheme will be available to those families of Delhi who Public Distribution System (PDS) Are valid ration card holders under. According to the government, in the first phase approximately 17.18 lakh ration card holding families will be covered.

The beneficiaries have been identified through the already existing ration card database and the verification process has also been completed.

no application required

The government has kept this scheme very simple. Eligible families will not need to submit any new application or documents for this. Families whose data is entered correctly in the ration card system will automatically get the benefits.

This will save time and help will reach the needy quickly.

Money will be received through DBT

Government instead of free cylinder Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Will use. On the occasion of Holi and Diwali, approximately ₹850which is equivalent to the price of an LPG cylinder, will be distributed to the beneficiaries Aadhaar linked bank accounts Will be transferred directly.

After this, families will be able to buy cylinders from their nearest gas agency. This system will help in increasing transparency and eliminating middlemen.

What next?

The government is likely to release the first installment around Holi. Through this scheme, Delhi Government aims to ensure that the burden of kitchen expenses does not overshadow the happiness of festivals.

Overall, the free LPG cylinder scheme can prove to be a strong step towards relief, convenience and better living standards for millions of families in Delhi.