UP Free LPG Cylinder: The Uttar Pradesh government has offered a significant gift to women on the occasion of Diwali. The state government has made a special announcement for beneficiaries of the PM Ujjwala Yojana, introducing a system to provide free LPG cylinder refills on the occasions of Diwali and Holi.
This initiative is expected to provide relief to women by covering the cost of cooking gas during the festive season. According to reports, approximately 1.86 crore women in Uttar Pradesh are set to benefit from this scheme. The government has established specific terms and conditions for beneficiaries to avail themselves of this benefit.
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How can one avail of the free gas cylinder benefit?
Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana, eligible women are provided with an LPG connection. The UP government’s free cylinder refill scheme is designed to provide financial assistance equivalent to the cost of a refill during the festive season.
This support will be provided in two phases: the first phase will cover the period from October to December 2026, and the second phase will cover the period from January to March 2027. Essentially, beneficiaries must obey the prescribed rules and instructions when getting their cylinders refilled.
Availing the benefit and scheme conditions
To benefit from this initiative under the UP government’s PM Ujjwala Yojana, you must follow certain procedures and conditions:
Payment upon delivery: Book your cylinder through the agency as per standard procedure, and make the full payment at the time of delivery.
Subsidy credited to your account: Within a few days, the full amount paid will be returned to your Aadhaar-linked bank account in the form of a subsidy.
eKYC is mandatory: it has become mandatory for all beneficiaries who wish to avail the benefits of the scheme to
Complete eKYC.
DBT must be active: to receive the benefits of the scheme, Aadhaar verification, eKYC, and an active DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) facility are essential.