Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Delhi Approves Free LPG Cylinder For Poor Households Ahead Of Holi
The Delhi government has decided to give one free LPG cooking gas cylinder to poor families before the Holi festival.
They will not get a physical cylinder but money equal to the cost of a cylinder in their bank accounts.
This money will come from a special fund of Rs 300 crore.
The government promised this in their election manifesto.
They also promised another cheaper cylinder at Rs 500, but that part is still being decided.
Only families with special ration cards can get this benefit.
Delhi government approves free LPG cylinder scheme for poor households ahead of Holi.
Rs 300 crore allocated for the initial rollout of the scheme.
Beneficiaries are ration card holders from economically weaker sections.
Financial assistance will be transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT.
Decision on the promised subsidised cylinder at Rs 500 is still pending.
- Who
- Economically weaker households in Delhi with ration cards
- What
- Free LPG cylinder scheme
- When
- Starting from Holi
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To provide relief to poor households and fulfill an election promise
- Scheme Announcement
- Approved by Delhi government cabinet
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 300 crore
- Beneficiaries
- Ration card holders from economically weaker sections
- Delivery Method
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
- Festival Timing
- Starting from Holi
- Additional Promise
- Subsidised cylinder at Rs 500 pending decision
