Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh / Direct Benefits Transfer For LPG

About This Scheme

"Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh / Direct Benefits Transfer For LPG (PAHAL)" launched by the Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas, ensures transparency by transferring LPG subsidies directly to consumers' bank accounts, eliminating diversion and reducing subsidy leakages. It empowers users, improves delivery, and enables self-selection for subsidy, with provisions for Aadhaar-linked and non-Aadhaar-linked accounts. This initiative protects consumer entitlement, prevents fraud, and promotes efficient subsidy management.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be an LPG user. - The combined taxable income of the applicant and their spouse should not exceed ₹10,00,000 in the previous financial year, as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Benefits

- Direct Subsidy Transfer: LPG consumers receive subsidies directly in their bank accounts automatically. - Improved Availability: Enhanced market availability of new LPG connections for genuine consumers. - Health Benefits: Replaces unclean cooking fuels, reducing indoor pollution and preventing respiratory diseases among women and children in rural areas.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.