The Free Cylinder Scheme has launched just ahead of Diwali with several states preparing to distribute free gas cylinders for the festive season. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government announced its free gas cylinder scheme. It was followed by Andhra Pradesh which also declared plans to provide free gas cylinders for Diwali.

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Free Gas Cylinders Announced for Diwali

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the central government has promised free gas cylinders for Diwali to those with gas connections. The Uttar Pradesh government previously announced free cylinders for beneficiaries on Holi and Diwali. This Diwali, 1,84,039 beneficiaries in the state will receive free cooking gas cylinders.

Eligibility criteria for free cylinders

To qualify:

• You must have an active connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
• Your Aadhaar must be linked and verified with your LPG connection.
• The e-KYC process must be completed through your gas agency.
• If you haven’t completed the e-KYC, visit your gas agency promptly to ensure you don’t miss out on this benefit.

How to avail scheme?

• Eligible customers must follow these steps to benefit from the scheme:
• Pay the Full Price: Customers need to purchase the LPG cylinder by paying the full price upfront.
• Refund Process: After the payment is made, the amount will be refunded to the consumer’s bank account within three to four days.

By following these steps, beneficiaries can easily access the free LPG cylinder benefit during the Diwali celebrations.