The Andhra Pradesh Government is all set to roll out the Deepam Scheme, or the free gas cylinder scheme of Andhra Pradesh, very soon. Under Deepam Pathakam, 3 domestic LPG Gas Cylinders will be provided to all households. Read the full article to know more.
Andhra Pradesh Deepam Scheme Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Andhra Pradesh Deepam Scheme. |
| Year of Launch | 2024. |
| Benefits Provided | 3 LPG Gas Cylinders per Year Free of Cost. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | People of Andhra Pradesh. |
| How to Apply | Through Application Form of Deepam Scheme. |
Introduction of Deepam Scheme: A Brief Insight
- Telugu Desam Party announced lots of welfare schemes in their election manifesto to woo the voters of Andhra Pradesh to win the assembly election.
- One of the major welfare schemes announced by the party was the “Deepam Scheme”.
- Although this scheme was not new, it was also run by TDP before 2019 when the party was in power.
- Now, TDP won the assembly election of Andhra Pradesh so this scheme is going to relaunch soon in the State.
- This is an election promise of TDP along with other ones which are “Nirudyoga Bruthi Scheme” “Annadata Sukhibhava Scheme”, “Chandranna Bima Scheme”, “Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme”.
- The main aim of this scheme is to provide clean fuel to every household for cooking purposes.
- Free of Cost LPG Gas Cylinders will be provided to all eligible households of Andhra Pradesh under Deepam Scheme.
- Every year 3 LPG Gas Cylinder without any cost will be provided to selected beneficiaries under this scheme of Andhra Pradesh Government.
- This means that Andhra Pradesh people will not have to pay any money for 3 LPG Gas Cylinders which they purchased from the Gas Company.
- Pre-installed gas connection is mandatorily required in order to avail the benefit of the Deepam Pathakam.
- Only domestic gas connection consumers are eligible to get free gas cylinders under this Scheme.
- Commercial LPG Gas Connection users are not eligible to get free of cost 3 gas cylinders under the Andhra Pradesh Deepam Scheme.
- From October 31, 2024 on the special occasion of Deewali, the Government of Andhra Pradesh will distribute First Free LPG Gas Cylinder under this scheme.
- Afterwards, LPG Gas Cylinders will be distributed on festival days to Deepam Beneficiaries.
- The other major name of this scheme is “Deepam Pathakam” or “Free Gas Cylinder Scheme Andhra Pradesh” or “Free LPG Gas Scheme Andhra Pradesh”.
- Application Form of the Deepam Scheme is available free of cost in the office of the Mandal Revenue Officer or in the office of Gram Panchayat.
- Beneficiaries can collect the Application Form and avail the benefit of free of cost gas cylinders.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Benefits provided by Andhra Pradesh Government to all eligible beneficiaries under Deepam Scheme are as follows :-
- Yearly Free LPG Gas Cylinders will be provided.
- 3 LPG Gas Cylinders per Year free of cost will be given to beneficiaries.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Per Year Free of Cost 3 LPG Gas Cylinders will be provided to those beneficiaries who fulfill the following eligibility conditions of the Deepam Scheme of Andhra Government :-
- Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- BPL Families are Only Eligible to Apply for Deepam Scheme.
- Beneficiary should have a valid PM Ujjwala Yojana Domestic Gas Connection.
- Only One Domestic Gas Connection per House is eligible.
- Benefits will be provided on 14.2 Kg Domestic LPG Gas Cylinder.
Documents Required to be Attached
- The following documents is to be attached along with the Application Form of Deepam Scheme at the time of apply for free of cost 3 gas cylinders per year :-
- Residence Proof of Andhra Pradesh.
- Beneficiary Aadhar Card.
- PM Ujjwala Scheme Number.
- Gas Connection Book.
- Mobile Number.
- Passport Size Photo.
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- Eligible households can apply for 3 gas cylinders free of cost yearly under Deepam Scheme of Andhra Pradesh Government by applying through Application Form.
- Application Form of Deepam Scheme is available free of cost in the office of Mandal Revenue Office or Gram Panchayat Office.
- Collect the Deepam Scheme Application Form and fill it carefully.
- Attach all the required documents with the application form.
- Now, Submit the Deepam Pathakam Application Form along with all the documents in the Office of Mandal Revenue Officer.
- Mandal Revenue Officer makes an entry online of all received application forms under deepam scheme.
- DSO of that particular area will then further approved the applications of Deepam Scheme.
- Beneficiaries will be informed through SMS on their mobile phones about the selection.
- Selected Beneficiaries will get 3 cylinders per year free of cost under Andhra Pradesh Government’s Deepam Scheme.
- Beneficiary Women can check Year Wise and State Wise Deepam Scheme Beneficiary Details Online.
- 1st Free Gas Cylinder under Deepam Scheme of Andhra Pradesh Government will be provided to beneficiaries on the special occassion of Deepawali on 31st of October 2024.
Important Links Available
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Toll Free Consumer Helpline Services :-
- 1967.
- 18004250082.
- Andhra Pradesh Consumer, Food and Civil Supplies Department Contact Details.
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