Free LPG Gas Cylinder: A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh has approved 39 proposals. These include decisions such as providing free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali and granting relaxations to ‘Agniveers’ during recruitment across four government departments.
Additionally, it was announced that Jewar Airport would be named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted for a proposal to provide two free LPG cylinder refills—one on Diwali and one on Holi—to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries during the 2026-27 financial year.
The Yogi government has made a budgetary provision of ₹2,142.78 crore for this scheme. Consequently, the scheme is expected to prove highly beneficial in reducing LPG expenses during the festive season. If you reside in UP, there is exciting news for you: if you hold a gas connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, you are eligible to receive the benefit of a free cylinder this Diwali.
Please note that merely having a Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana connection is not enough to avail of the scheme’s benefits; fulfilling the requirements regarding necessary documents and bank account conditions is also mandatory. Let us find out which women are eligible for this scheme.
Free Cylinders on Holi and Diwali
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a scheme to provide free LPG cylinders to eligible beneficiaries on Holi and Diwali. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manoj Pandey stated that the government has allocated a budget of ₹2,142 crore for this scheme. The government notes that cooking with LPG has significantly reduced the problems associated with using wood fuel and the resulting smoke. Expenses related to gas cylinders often rise during the festive season; therefore, this scheme will prove extremely helpful for women who hold gas connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
Which women will receive the benefit of free gas cylinders?
Eligible beneficiaries will receive the benefit of gas refills on the occasions of Holi and Diwali. This scheme is available exclusively to eligible women associated with the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The government launched this initiative to provide relief from cooking gas expenses to poor and needy families—specifically those who have to spend money from their budgets to get gas cylinders refilled every month.
Reports indicate that approximately 1.86 crore female beneficiaries in the state are covered under this scheme. Meanwhile, the state government has made a budgetary provision of around ₹2,142 crore for the implementation of the scheme.
What must be done to avail of the free cylinder?
First, book an LPG cylinder with your gas agency.
Make the payment at the time of cylinder delivery.
Ensure your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar.
Verify that the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) facility is active on your bank account.
Confirm with your gas agency or the concerned department regarding the timing and method of receiving the refund for the refill amount.