Holi Gift: Delhi's Poor Families to Get Free LPG Cylinders via DBT

• The Rekha Gupta government in Delhi has launched a scheme to provide free LPG gas cylinders to economically weaker families for Holi and Diwali.
• The scheme, approved in a cabinet meeting, has an allocated budget of 300 crore rupees and aims to fulfill a BJP election promise.
• Eligible ration card holders will receive approximately 850 rupees (cost of one cylinder) directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT.
• The first free cylinder benefit is expected for Holi, with funds transferred directly for beneficiaries to purchase from their distributors.
• The scheme, implemented across Delhi, targets millions of families, providing financial relief and enhancing festive celebrations amidst inflation.

Why It Matters: Delhi government to provide free LPG cylinders to poor families for Holi and Diwali via direct bank transfers.