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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Free LPG connections for BPL families planned by Sujay Mehdudia

Free LPG connections for BPL families planned by Sujay Mehdudia

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published Published on Sep 10, 2010   modified Modified on Sep 10, 2010


The Centre is all set to launch a scheme of granting domestic LPG connections free of cost to the below poverty line (BPL) families.

The scheme, covering around 35 lakh families every year, is likely to be launched on October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti). The initiative was taken by Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Jitin Prasada.

Now, a consumer has to pay Rs. 1,250 as security deposit for getting an LPG connection and Rs. 150 for a pressure regulator. To get over the cost issue, the government will provide for subsidisation of the entire amount.

“The oil marketing companies will be asked to share the burden of this subsidy by making provisions for funds under the Corporate Social Responsibility Scheme. About Rs. 490 crore will be required and provided for subsidising LPG connections for BPL families,” a senior official said. The Ministry will soon approach the Union Cabinet with the proposal.

About 5.5 crore new LPG connections are proposed to be released till 2015 to touch the figure of 16 crore customers, with most connections being released in rural areas.


The Hindu, 11 September, 2010, http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/11/stories/2010091160350100.htm


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