Andhra Pradesh Deepam Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Andhra Pradesh newly elected government has made various announcements during the state assembly election.
• Now as they have been voted to power, it's time to implement these schemes for the beneficiaries.
• Among these, one notable scheme is for the women beneficiaries, providing Free LPG Gas Cylinders to eligible households.
• The announced scheme is called the "Deepam Scheme".
• The main objective of the scheme is to support these women financially to reduce the financial burden laid on the economically disadvantaged classes.
• With this scheme, the amount spent on cylinders previously can now be utilised for other households purposes,
• Since the announcement of the scheme, economically disadvantaged class people have a sigh of relief, as the soaring price of LPG has disrupted their budget.
• Announced scheme is known by various names like 'AP Free Gas Cylinder scheme', or 'AP Deepam Scheme', or 'Andhra Pradesh Free LPG Scheme'.
• Under the Deepam scheme, the beneficiaries women are entitled to receive three free gas cylinders in a financial year.
• One free cylinder will be provided on Yugadi (March-April), second on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi (August- September) and third free cylinder on Deepavali (October-November).
• It means the beneficiary womens are not required to pay any amount for these three cylinders.
• Booking for free gas cylinders under the Deepam scheme is to commence from October 29, 2024.
• The delivery of Andhra Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder will start from 31 October 2024, as a diwali gift to all womens.
• To be eligible for the AP Free LPG Gas Cylinder scheme, the applicants must meet the eligibility guidelines.
• All BPL households are eligible to receive benefits of free LPG Cylinders.
• Eligible beneficiaries can apply for the Deepam scheme through the available mode.
• To book a free gas cylinder under the AP Deepam Scheme, beneficiaries may contact their gas provider.
• Citizens need to know that the Deepam scheme benefits are intended for households' gas connection, not for commercial gas connection holders.

Scheme Benefits

• Under the Deepam Scheme, the benficiaries will get : -
  • Three Free Gas Cylinder (once in every 4 months).
  • Reimbursement of cylinder amount will be credited within 48 hours of delivery.

Eligibility Requirements

• To receive free cylinders under the Andhra Pradesh Free Gas Cylinders Scheme, beneficiaries women must meet the stated eligibility criteria : -
  • Only state domiciled applicants are eligible for the scheme.
  • Beneficiaries must belong to BPL Family.
  • Applicants must have a valid household gas connection.
  • In case families have multiple gas connections, the benefits will be provided to one connection only.
    

Required Documents

• Beneficiaries women must produce the following documents to avail free gas cylinder under the Deepam Scheme : -
  • LPG Gas Connection documents.
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • BPL Card.
  • Address proof.
  • Other as asked in the scheme guidelines.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible women beneficiaries can apply for the Andhra Pradesh Free Gas Cylinders Scheme.
• Free Gas Cylinder booking process is to commence from October 29, 2024.
• Free gas cylinder booked under the AP Deepam Scheme will delivered from 31 October 2024.
• Women beneficiaries can contact their respecrtive gas agency for booking.
• Currently it's unclear whether the applicants need to apply for the scheme or if the current gas connection holders will receive its benefits automatically.
• Once we get the detailed information about AP Free Gas Cylinder application form, we will update it here.
  

Relevant Link

• Deepam Scheme guidelines will be released by the government soon.
• AP Free LPG Gas Cylinder Scheme Application Form link will be released soon by the authority.
• Andhra Pradesh Government Official Website.

Contact Information

• Andhra Pradesh Deepam Scheme Contact Details are currently available and will be provided soon.