PM Ujjwala Scheme:- The Central Government operates the PM Ujjwala Scheme to provide gas at a lower cost to women from poor families. Under this scheme, eligible women receive financial assistance from the government for refilling their LPG cylinders. Notably, beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Scheme receive a subsidy of ₹300 on a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder.
The entire subsidy amount is transferred directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. According to the current system, this government subsidy is applicable to the first four refills, which effectively means a total annual benefit of ₹1,200.
A subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder
Under the PM Ujjwala Scheme, beneficiaries receive a subsidy of ₹300 on every 14.2 kg LPG cylinder. This amount is transferred to their bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). This means that the customer first pays the full price for the gas cylinder, and subsequently, the subsidy is credited to their bank account based on their eligibility. The government provides this subsidy for the first four refills.
An annual benefit of ₹1,200
The government has set the subsidy amount under the Ujjwala Scheme at ₹300 per cylinder. Consequently, a total of ₹1,200 is provided as a subsidy across four refills.
LPG cylinder in Delhi cost
According to the government, domestic consumers in Delhi can purchase a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for ₹942. For beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Scheme, the cost comes to ₹642 after accounting for the ₹300 subsidy. It is worth noting that this price of ₹642 is significantly lower compared to the rates in other cities.
Additional Assistance of Rs 325.24 Provided
The gap between the actual cost of a cylinder and the price charged to customers is being significantly bridged through government support and contributions from oil companies. This includes the direct subsidy of Rs 300 credited to the bank accounts of Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries. In total, a cash subsidy of Rs 325.24 is being provided per cylinder.
How the Subsidy Amount is Received
Eligible beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme receive the subsidy amount directly into their bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). To ensure the process, a few requirements must be met: the bank account must be active, and the LPG connection must be registered in the beneficiary’s name. The details provided for both the bank account and the LPG connection must be accurate. Furthermore, the beneficiary’s Aadhaar must be linked to their bank account.