Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led a Cabinet meeting that sanctioned a scheme offering financial support to all ration card-holding families in Delhi, equivalent to the cost of two LPG cylinders annually during Holi and Diwali. The initiative, aimed at easing economic burdens on vulnerable families, aligns with the government’s strategy of targeted and transparent welfare policies. This assistance, provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the family head’s Aadhaar-linked bank account, emphasizes dignity and relief for families during festive seasons.
The scheme, applicable to all ration card holders in Delhi regardless of their fuel choice for cooking, will disburse financial aid twice a year, coinciding with Holi and Diwali. Notably, beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) will receive Rs 553 per cylinder, while non-PMUY families will be granted Rs 853 per cylinder, after adjusting for the government subsidy. The estimated annual expenditure for this scheme is around Rs 242.77 crore, subject to adjustments based on LPG prices, government subsidies, and beneficiary numbers. The Delhi Government has committed a clear budget for the scheme’s implementation, ensuring financial sustainability.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in empowering women nationwide through the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which has provided clean fuel, improved health, and dignity to millions of women.
