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Free LPG Cylinders: Special Diwali Gift Announced In 4 States
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News18•12-10-2026, 15:03
Free LPG Cylinders: Special Diwali Gift Announced In 4 States
- •State governments including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have announced free LPG cylinders for eligible beneficiaries as a Diwali gift.
- •The Delhi government will provide two free gas cylinders to ration card holders on the occasions of Diwali and Holi.
- •Uttar Pradesh will benefit about 1.83 crore Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries with two free cylinders annually for Diwali and Holi.
- •Andhra Pradesh launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme offering women ration card holders 3 free LPG cylinders a year.
- •Uttarakhand is also providing 3 free LPG cylinders a year to beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Ration Card scheme.
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Several state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Andhra Pradesh, have announced free LPG gas cylinders or related festive subsidies for eligible beneficiaries around Diwali.
The Delhi government announced that it will provide two free gas cylinders to ration card holders on the occasions of Diwali and Holi, and PNG consumers will also receive these benefits.
Consumers may need to pay the full price of the cylinder at the time of booking. After home delivery, the government may refund 100% of the price into the consumer's linked bank account within 3 to 4 days.
