Free LPG: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the state government will provide three complimentary LPG gas cylinders to eligible beneficiaries in Goa each year. Starting September 9th, an amount of Rs 3,000 will be directly credited to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts annually. He mentioned that application forms for this scheme will be available at panchayats and MLA offices beginning September 5th. The CM confirmed that the distribution of this amount will commence on September 9th, 2026.
While addressing an event in Panaji, the Chief Minister highlighted that this initiative is part of a commitment he made during the 2022 state assembly elections, where he promised to provide three free LPG cylinders annually. “From September 9, Rs 3,000 will start being deposited into the bank accounts of beneficiaries each year. This financial support will enable eligible individuals to purchase three LPG cylinders under the scheme,” Sawant stated.
He explained that residents of Goa who complete the application form and submit the necessary documents will start receiving the funds in their bank accounts. Additionally, Sawant mentioned that beneficiaries must provide copies of their bank passbook, Aadhaar card, and voter ID card to qualify for the scheme.
Rs 3,000 will be credited to your account starting September 9
During an event in Panaji, the Chief Minister reiterated that eligible beneficiaries will begin receiving financial assistance of Rs 3,000 per year in their bank accounts from September 9th. This amount can be utilized to cover the expenses of three LPG cylinders. He emphasized that those who complete the application form and provide the required documents will receive the scheme amount directly in their bank accounts.
What documents are needed?
To benefit from the scheme, applicants must submit the following important documents:
– Copy of bank passbook
– Aadhaar card
– Voter ID card
2022 Assembly Election Commitment
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that this scheme is part of a promise made during the 2022 Goa Assembly elections. He had promised to provide three free LPG cylinders to the state’s citizens every year. To fulfill this promise, the government has now made arrangements to deposit Rs 3,000 annually into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.