The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a special scheme for women, which is named Ladli Behna Gas Cylinder Yojana. The objective of this scheme is to give women relief from rising prices of LPG and improve their domestic budget. Under this scheme, gas cylinders will be provided to eligible women for only ₹ 450. The remaining amount will be deposited by the government in their bank accounts as subsidy.
This scheme is especially for women who are already registered under the Ladli Bahna Yojana and who have a gas connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Let us know the complete information of this scheme in detail.
Overview of ladli behna gas cylinder yojana
Name of the scheme | Ladli Bahna Gas Cylinder Scheme |
state government | Madhya Pradesh Government |
Purpose of the scheme | Providing gas cylinders to women at a cheap rate |
Total price of gas cylinder | ₹ 887 |
Zodiac sign | ₹ 450 |
Government subsidy | ₹ 437 |
Method of getting subsidy | Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
Beneficiary women | About 40 lakh women of the state |
Budget | ₹ 632 Crore |
What is Ladli Behna Gas Cylinder Yojana?
Ladli Bahna Gas Cylinder Scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, women will be provided LPG cylinder for only ₹ 450. The scheme has been launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to women from poor and middle class families, especially women from poor and middle class families and providing relief from rising prices of LPG.
Women will have to pay full money for the cylinder in the gas agency first, but later the government will send ₹ 437 back to their bank account as subsidy.
Eligibility and Conditions
To avail this scheme, the following eligibility and conditions have to be fulfilled:
- The woman should be a resident of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- The woman’s name should be registered under the Ladli Bahna Yojana.
- The woman should have a gas connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
- The gas connection should be in the name of the woman. If the gas connection is in the name of husband, brother or someone else, then the scheme will not get the benefit.
- The woman’s bank account should be linked to the Aadhaar card.
Required documents
The following documents will be required to avail the scheme:
- Aadhar card
- Overall id
- Address proof
- Income certificate
- Birth certificate
- Bank passbook
- Mobile number
- Passport Size Photo
Application process
The application process is very simple to take advantage of this scheme.
- First, the woman must be registered under the Ladli Bahna Yojana.
- If the woman is already registered, she will not need to apply separately.
- After purchasing the gas cylinder, the subsidy amount will be transferred directly to the women’s bank account.
How to get free gas cylinder?
Women will have to pay full money at the time of filling the cylinder at the gas agency. Currently, the price of gas cylinder in Madhya Pradesh is ₹ 887. After this, the government will send direct benefit transfer (DBT) to the women’s bank account as ₹ 437 subsidy.
Women can avail this facility every month, and get this subsidy on a maximum of 12 cylinders a year.
Ladli Behna Yojana Free Gas Cylinder Benefits
Women will get many benefits from this scheme:
- Women can now buy LPG cylinder for only ₹ 450.
- The economic burden on domestic expenses will be reduced.
- Women will get relief from high LPG prices.
- Special financial assistance will be provided during festivals.
- It will help to make women self -sufficient and empower.
FAQS
Who can take advantage of this scheme?
The scheme is only for women who are already included in the Ladli Bahna Yojana and who have a gas connection with Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
How does subsidy work?
Women will first buy gas cylinders by paying full money. After this, the government will deposit ₹ 437 subsidy in their bank account.
Can the application be made online?
No, there is no need to apply separately to avail this scheme. If the woman is already registered under the Ladli Bahna Yojana, she can automatically avail this facility.
Disclaimer:
This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. According to the information available till the present time, this scheme is real and is being run by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. However, please confirm from the official source or concerned department if any kind of change or update comes.