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LPG Gas Subsidy : Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the Government of India provided free gas connections to the families living below the poverty line, so that they could get clean fuel and protect their health.

Apart from this, the government also provides subsidy on cooking gas (LPG) cylinders to these Ujjwala beneficiaries from time to time, which helps financially in buying cylinders. Recently, the government also announced to increase the subsidy and give some special benefits under the Ujjwala scheme. The central government has recently implemented some new changes and policies regarding Ujjwala Yojana and gas cylinder subsidy, which will directly benefit the poor and middle class families.

The beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana are now being given a subsidy of up to ₹ 300 on every gas cylinder, which was earlier ₹ 200. Now every Ujjwala connection holder will get up to 12 cylinders in a year under the subsidy. Now you can also check the subsidy information related to your gas connection online. The subsidy amount is being sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiaries, so that transparency is maintained. On taking a new Ujjwala connection, discount is also being given on stove and first refill.

If you want complete information about the new policies related to gas subsidy, then below is a summary of all the changes and features that have been recently implemented by the government:

New policies related to gas subsidy

Under the Ujjwala Yojana, poor families are now getting a subsidy of ₹ 300 on every cylinder. Earlier this subsidy was ₹ 200, which has now been increased.

Every beneficiary will be given subsidy on a maximum of 12 cylinders in a year. That is, every month one will get the benefit of subsidy on 1 cylinder. The subsidy amount is being transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account, so that transparency is maintained. Now you can check this from your mobile sitting at home.

Whether subsidy has been received or not. For this, the gas company's website or mobile app can be used. On taking a new Ujjwala connection, discounts are also being given on stove and first refill. In view of inflation, the government is also considering giving special subsidy on cooking gas for poor families.