Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh / Direct Benefits Transfer For LPG

• Direct Subsidy Transfer: LPG consumers receive subsidies directly in their bank accounts automatically. - Improved Availability: Enhanced market availability of new LPG connections for genuine consumers. - Health Benefits: Replaces unclean cooking fuels, reducing indoor pollution and preventing respiratory diseases among women and children in rural areas.

• The applicant must be an LPG user.
• The combined taxable income of the applicant and their spouse should not exceed ₹10,00,000 in the previous financial year, as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

> Through Bank:

Step 1: Visit your bank branch where you hold an account.

Step 2:Carry a copy of your Aadhaar card along with the original for verification.

Step 3:Request the bank staff to link your Aadhaar number with your bank account.

Step 4:Fill out the Aadhaar linking form provided by the bank and submit it along with a copy of your Aadhaar card.

Step 5: The bank will notify you upon successful linking.

> Through LPG Distributor:

Step 1: Visit your LPG distributor's office.

Step 2: Carry a copy of your Aadhaar card and the original for verification.

Step 3: Provide your LPG Consumer Number and request Aadhaar linking.

Step 4: Fill out the Aadhaar linking form provided by the distributor and submit it along with a copy of your Aadhaar card.

Step 5: You will be notified once the linking process is completed successfully.

> Note: If the applicant does not link their Aadhaar Number to their Bank Account and LPG Consumer Number within 3 months, they will need to purchase cylinders at the market price. Subsidies will no longer be available without Aadhaar linkage.