Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has extended festive relief to more than 15 lakh ration card-holding families in the national capital by releasing financial assistance equivalent to the cost of a domestic LPG cylinder under the Delhi government’s free LPG cylinder assistance scheme.
Around ₹142 crore is being transferred directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on households and provide additional support during the festive season.
The financial assistance is being released at a programme organised at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Delhi Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa is also participating in the event.
Financial Assistance Through Direct Benefit Transfer
Under the scheme, eligible families will receive financial assistance equivalent to the cost of one LPG cylinder. Instead of distributing physical cylinders, the government is transferring the corresponding amount directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
The DBT mechanism is intended to ensure transparency and facilitate the timely delivery of financial support to eligible households.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had announced the initiative ahead of Diwali, stating that the assistance would help reduce household expenditure and increase savings, particularly among women managing domestic responsibilities.
Who Is Eligible for the Scheme?
The scheme covers eligible families holding valid and active ration cards in Delhi, subject to the government’s prescribed conditions. The ration card must be registered in the name of the head of the family.
The financial assistance is also linked to the existing subsidy arrangements under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
Under the previously announced framework, eligible non-Ujjwala households are entitled to assistance equivalent to the full applicable LPG cylinder price, while PMUY beneficiaries receive the amount after adjustment of the Centre’s existing LPG subsidy.
Assistance on Holi and Diwali
The Delhi Cabinet approved the LPG financial assistance scheme in February 2026. Under the initiative, eligible ration card-holding families are entitled to financial assistance equivalent to the cost of two LPG cylinders annually, with disbursements scheduled around Holi and Diwali.
The government had made an estimated annual budgetary provision of approximately ₹242.77 crore for implementing the scheme.
The initiative is part of the Delhi government’s efforts to provide financial relief to households facing rising living expenses. By extending assistance during major festivals, the government aims to help families manage essential household costs while improving their financial security.
With the latest disbursement covering more than 15 lakh families, the scheme represents a significant festive-season welfare measure for eligible households across the national capital.
