From September 1, the Bhajanlal Sharma government of Rajasthan will provide gas cylinders for Rs 450 to the families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in addition to BPL and Ujjwala connection holders.
According to the guidelines of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, every family will be given a cylinder every month at a subsidized rate. However, these families will have to pay the same amount to the cylinder delivery person as normal families pay. The subsidy amount will be transferred to their bank account
Introduction
- Bhartiye Janta Party promised in their manifesto at the time of election in Rajasthan to provide LPG Gas Cylinder on subsidised price.
- BJP successfully wins the Rajasthan Election and forms a New Government.
- On 29th of December 2023, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajanlal Sharma announced to implement Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme from 1st of January 2024 in whole of Rajasthan.
- The main objective behind starting this scheme is to provide financial support to the families by giving them subsidy on the price of LPG Gas Cylinder.
- This scheme is also called as “Rajasthan Free Gas Cylinder Scheme” or “Rajasthan Gas Cylinder at 450 Scheme” or “Rajasthan 450 Gas Cylinder Scheme” or “Rajasthan Rasoi Gas Cylinder Subsidy Yojana”.
- Now, Eligible Families of Rajasthan can get a LPG Gas Cylinder at Rs.450/- under Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme of Rajasthan Government.
- Rajasthan Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme is not for all households of Rajasthan.
Benefits
- Subsidy on LPG Gas Cylinder will be provided.
- Beneficiary will get Gas Cylinder at Rs. 450/-.
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card.
- Jan Aadhar Card.
- Ujjwala Gas Connection Passbook.
- BPL Card.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary should be a Resident of Rajasthan.
- Families belongs to BPL and Ujjwala Scheme Beneficiary are Eligible.
How to Apply
- There is no need to apply separately for subsidy on gas cylinder under BJP Government’s New Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme.
- PM Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiary and BPL Families are automatically eligible to get Gas Cylinder at Rs. 450/-.
- LPG Gas Company will only charge Rs. 450/- from the beneficiaries at the time of delivery of gas cylinder.
- Remaining amount of LPG Gas Cylinder will be transferred by the Rajasthan Government in the bank account of Gas Agency.
- Beneficiaries will only have to pay Rs. 450/- for the refill of gas cylinder under Rajasthan Government’s Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme.
FAQs
What is the Rajasthan Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme?
The Rajasthan Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing financial relief to low-income families by offering subsidies on LPG gas cylinders. Under this scheme, eligible families can purchase LPG cylinders at a subsidized rate, making cooking fuel more affordable.
How is the subsidy amount credited?
The subsidy is generally transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account linked with their LPG connection. Ensure your bank details are up-to-date to avoid issues with subsidy payments.