5 rules coming into effect from today will have significant impact, details here
2 years, 5 months ago

5 rules coming into effect from today will have significant impact, details here

Firstpost  

A new itinerary for some long-distance trains has been announced by Indian Railways and will take effect on 1 November From today, 1 November, a number of changes will enter into force for financial transactions, having an instant effect on people at all levels. Here, we will discuss some of these rules that will have significant impacts on people’s lives: New regulations for electricity subsidy in Delhi: From 1 November, new guidelines for electricity subsidies will come into effect in Delhi. Indian Railways’ new itinerary: A new itinerary for some long-distance trains has been announced by Indian Railways and will take effect on 1 November. New LPG rules: Petroleum companies update and announce new rates for LPG gas cylinders on the first day of every month.

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LPG cylinder at Rs 500, free ration, electricity among Congress's promises for Delhi Assembly polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LPG cylinder at Rs 500, free ration, electricity among Congress's promises for Delhi Assembly polls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant pledge to the residents of Delhi, the Congress party on Thursday announced a comprehensive package of welfare measures. The party promised to provide a gas cylinder for Rs 500, a free ration kit, and 300 units of electricity for free to every resident if voted to power. Addressing a press conference, Reddy announced the guarantees, …

No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

From 2025, electricity subsidies would no longer be provided to grade-1 and grade-2 state government officers and employees, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after chairing a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited on Monday, where in discussions on incorporating modern techniques to improve the functioning of the Board was held. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu …

Delhi EV policy extended till May
1 year ago

Delhi EV policy extended till May

The Hindu  

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday announced that the Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, will be extended till the end of May. All current incentives and subsidies remain intact, and any vehicles purchased from January 1 onwards will be eligible for the benefits under this extension, a Delhi government statement said. Comments and suggestions from various stakeholders are currently being …

Power point: Free electricity, subsidies to continue till March 2025, says Delhi govt
1 year ago

Power point: Free electricity, subsidies to continue till March 2025, says Delhi govt

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the power subsidy scheme for 2024-25, which will enable 22 lakh families consuming up to 200 units of electricity to continue to get zero bills. Taking to ‘X’, the chief minister said: “Your 24 hours electricity and free electricity has been extended till 31st March 2025. Power Minister Atishi stated, “The government …

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
1 year ago

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the extension of the power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, it was announced that the scheme would be in force till March 31, 2025, even as Kejriwal and power minister Atishi alleged the Opposition has made repeated attempts to derail the Aam Aadmi …

Free electricity, subsidies till 2025 - Highlights from Delhi cabinet meeting
1 year ago

Free electricity, subsidies till 2025 - Highlights from Delhi cabinet meeting

Live Mint  

Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi government has extended the scheme for zero electricity bills and subsidies till 2024-25, said Minister Atishi after CM's emergency cabinet meeting on Thursday. “I am extremely glad to announce that in today's cabinet meeting, it has been decided that free electricity bills and subsidies will continue in 2024-2025 as well for the people of Delhi,” said AAP …

Modi govt raises subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi govt raises subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder

India TV News  

LPG cylinder subsidy: The government today hiked the subsidy paid to poor women who got cooking gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme, to Rs 300 per cylinder from the current Rs 200, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in subsidy amount for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries from Rs 200 to Rs 300 …

Subsidy cut: A ride into uncertainty for electric two-wheelers?
1 year, 10 months ago

Subsidy cut: A ride into uncertainty for electric two-wheelers?

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The government is set to lower the subsidy on electric two-wheelers as part of a broader restructuring of financial incentives for this fledgeling industry. The subsidy per kilowatt of battery capacity will be reduced from ₹15,000 to ₹10,000 per electric two-wheeler under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles II scheme. This adjustment, combined …

Power Subsidy Row: Delhiites to Get Inflated Bills from Monday? Here's What AAP, L-G Have to Say
1 year, 11 months ago

Power Subsidy Row: Delhiites to Get Inflated Bills from Monday? Here's What AAP, L-G Have to Say

News 18  

A fresh row broke out between the Aam Aadmi Party government and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena after Power Minister and AAP leader Atishi accused the Lt Governor of not approving a file that would result in the discontinuation of power subsidies for almost 46 lakh people in the national capital from Friday onwards. ‘People will get inflated bills without …

Delhi electricity subsidy halves year-on-year to ₹1,644 crore
2 years ago

Delhi electricity subsidy halves year-on-year to ₹1,644 crore

Hindustan Times  

There has been a sharp fall in power subsidy released by the Delhi government, the 2022-23 Economic Survey showed on Monday. The expenditure in the energy sector in 2021-22 was the highest in the past decade, with ₹ 3274.32 crore or 10.79% of the total expenditure incurred being utilised for the subsidy scheme. The decline could be attributed to the …

Over 2.5 million out of 5.8 million in Delhi apply for power subsidy
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 2.5 million out of 5.8 million in Delhi apply for power subsidy

Hindustan Times  

Over 2.5 million power consumers in Delhi have applied for tariff subsidies so far, said officials aware of the matter, two weeks after the state government made it mandatory for residents to opt-in to receive these benefits, with around 3.3 million people in the city still to sign-up for the programme. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal this May announced that …

6.15 lakh in Delhi apply for power bill subsidy
2 years, 6 months ago

6.15 lakh in Delhi apply for power bill subsidy

Hindustan Times  

At least 615,000 people have applied for availing power subsidy under the AAP government’s ‘Voluntary Subsidy Scheme’ since Wednesday when Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a helpline number for power consumers, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. According to officials of power distribution companies,BRPL and BYPL had received 258,852 and 173,875 applications respectively, while Tata Power Delhi …

Power subsidy in Delhi on opt-in basis from October 1
2 years, 6 months ago

Power subsidy in Delhi on opt-in basis from October 1

The Hindu  

Delhiites will get subsidy on domestic power bills only on an opt-in basis from October 1, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced here on Wednesday. The decision, Mr. Kejriwal said, was based on public demand that consumers get the option of accepting or declining the power subsidy towards which an estimated ₹3,000 crore is spent by the Delhi government annually. “Out …

Now, Delhiites will have to apply for electricity subsidy | Here's how you can do it
2 years, 6 months ago

Now, Delhiites will have to apply for electricity subsidy | Here's how you can do it

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that subsidy on electricity bills will now be optional and available only for those who apply for it. Ending the automatic electricity subsidy, CM Kejriwal announced a phone number where consumers can give missed call for continuation of their power subsidy. and acceptance number for Delhi government's electricity subsidy. Delhi government will …

Delhi residents can get power subsidy only if they apply for free electricity scheme: Kejriwal
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi residents can get power subsidy only if they apply for free electricity scheme: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhiites can avail the free electricity scheme from October only if they opt for it, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on September 14. With this move, the option to get Delhi government’s power subsidy will no longer be available by default and every year, power consumers will be given an option to continue with power subsidy or not. In his …

Delhi: Power subsidy can now be availed by giving missed call | Details
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi: Power subsidy can now be availed by giving missed call | Details

India TV News  

Delhi: Power subsidy can now be availed by giving missed call | Details Delhi: Those who want to avail subsidy will get a form that they can fill out to apply, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said. Highlights The facility to give missed call will begin from today Kejriwal said many people wanted to give up power subsidy in Delhi …

LPG Subsidy Rule Change: Who Are Eligible, How Much Subsidy You Will Get, Other Key Details
2 years, 10 months ago

LPG Subsidy Rule Change: Who Are Eligible, How Much Subsidy You Will Get, Other Key Details

News 18  

LPG subsidy is available only for limited beneficiaries and the rest of the users will have to pay the market price, Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain has said. The LPG subsidy on cooking gas is available for only nine crore poor women and other beneficiaries who got free connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Recently, while announcing the subsidy decision, …

LPG Cylinder Subsidy New Rule: How Much Will You Get, Who Are Eligible, Latest Price
2 years, 10 months ago

LPG Cylinder Subsidy New Rule: How Much Will You Get, Who Are Eligible, Latest Price

News 18  

LPG Cylinder Subsidy: Last week, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman not only announced an excise duty cut in petrol and diesel prices, she also notified another significant decision by the government that would benefit crores of citizens. LPG Subsidy Announcement Announcing a slew of decisions, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 21, that is last Saturday, said, “Also, this year, we …

Excise Duty Cut On Fuel Prices, Subsidy On Cylinders: Govt Rolls Key Measures To Tackle Inflation
2 years, 10 months ago

Excise Duty Cut On Fuel Prices, Subsidy On Cylinders: Govt Rolls Key Measures To Tackle Inflation

ABP News  

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed on Saturday that the government has decided to lower the Central Excise Duty on petrol by Rs 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs 6 per litre. Sitharaman further stated that the government will provide a subsidy of Rs 200 per gas cylinder to nearly 9 crore Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana …

₹200 subsidy on LPG prices to over 9 crore under Centre's scheme: Sitharaman
2 years, 10 months ago

₹200 subsidy on LPG prices to over 9 crore under Centre's scheme: Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government would provide a subsidy of ₹200 per LPG cylinder to over nine crore beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Petrol and diesel prices have crossed ₹100 per litre in many parts of the country after crude oil prices spiked in the aftermath of the conflict in Ukraine. The minister …

Govt cuts LPG price by Rs 200 per cylinder, petrol and diesel cost also reduced
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt cuts LPG price by Rs 200 per cylinder, petrol and diesel cost also reduced

India TV News  

LPG cylinder price cut: The Central government on Saturday announced a subsidy of Rs 200 per cylinder to nearly 9 crore beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. In a tweet, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said: "Also, this year, we will give a subsidy of ₹ 200 per gas cylinder to over 9 crore beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. …

Delhiites to get choice to opt out of power subsidy scheme
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhiites to get choice to opt out of power subsidy scheme

The Hindu  

Starting October 1, residents of Delhi will be offered the opportunity to opt out of receiving subsidy on their electricity bill, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. He said the Delhi Cabinet had approved the continuation of the free electricity scheme but had taken into account suggestions received from Delhiites who were financially stable who had said that they …

News18 Evening Digest: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal and Other Stories
2 years, 10 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal and Other Stories

News 18  

Delhi: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that the electricity subsidy in the national capital would be given only to those who ask for it from October 1. 4 Suspected Khalistani Operatives Arrested in Haryana With IEDs, Pakistan Link Under Probe The operatives, held on the …

Auto, taxi fares to increase in Delhi? Transport Minister to submit report
2 years, 11 months ago

Auto, taxi fares to increase in Delhi? Transport Minister to submit report

India Today  

The effect of rising petrol, diesel and CNG prices will soon be visible on public transport as well in Delhi. While Ola and Uber have already increased their fares, auto-rickshaw and taxi unions in the national capital are also demanding a hike in fares from the government. The Transport Minister of Delhi, Kailash Gehlot, has said that soon the Transport …

Delhi Govt to Get Centre's Subsidy for 1,000 e-Buses, Install 200 EV Stations in the City
4 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Govt to Get Centre's Subsidy for 1,000 e-Buses, Install 200 EV Stations in the City

News 18  

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday discussed the issue of installation of charging stations as per AAP government's new Electric Vehicle policy with Union Power Minister R K Singh and said the Centre assured that subsidy will be provided for 1,000 electric buses in the city. "Gahlot and Singh discussed the installation of charging infrastructure in Delhi-NCR in the …

With power tariff cuts months before Delhi polls, Arvind Kejriwal seeks to shift focus to his welfare-driven policies
5 years, 7 months ago

With power tariff cuts months before Delhi polls, Arvind Kejriwal seeks to shift focus to his welfare-driven policies

Firstpost  

The move, which is seen as Kejriwal’s attempt to return to his original brand of politics that propelled him to power in Delhi in the 2015 Assembly elections, comes a day after the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission announced a major slashing of fixed power tariffs. Making the announcement of power tariff reduction for the residents of the national capital, Kejriwal, …

Non-subsided LPG cylinder price slashed in Delhi from today. Check new rates
5 years, 8 months ago

Non-subsided LPG cylinder price slashed in Delhi from today. Check new rates

India TV News  

According to an official statement, the price of non-subsidised LPG cooking gas will be reduced by Rs 62.50 per 14.2 kg cylinder in New Delhi. The Indian Oil Corporation, in a statement said domestic LPG consumers will now be required to make upfront cash payment of Rs 574.50 only per 14.2 kg cylinder in August 2019 in place of Rs …

From Rs 159 per cylinder in May to Rs 257 in July: LPG subsidy jumps 60% as govt maintains prices to help consumers
6 years, 8 months ago

From Rs 159 per cylinder in May to Rs 257 in July: LPG subsidy jumps 60% as govt maintains prices to help consumers

India TV News  

Cooking gas subsidy has jumped by over 60 per cent in last two months as the government maintains price line despite rising international rates, Indian Oil Corp Chairman Sanjiv Singh said. "Subsidy amount was Rs 159.29 per cylinder in May and it was raised to Rs 204.95 in June and to Rs 257.74 per cylinder this month," he said. Subsidised …

Centre making efforts to tackle increase in petrol, diesel prices, says Gadkari
6 years, 10 months ago

Centre making efforts to tackle increase in petrol, diesel prices, says Gadkari

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Centre is making efforts to find long-term solutions to tackle the increase in petrol and diesel prices and suggested that India should move to "alternative" fuels. The government is making efforts to find long-term solutions to tackle the fuel price hike issue, he said when asked about the soaring prices of petrol and diesel. …

Fuel price hike: Reintroduction of petrol, diesel subsidies will rob us of future gains
6 years, 11 months ago

Fuel price hike: Reintroduction of petrol, diesel subsidies will rob us of future gains

Firstpost  

The fuel price hike has already been much debated upon, but an economic rationalisation of the same has been missing. Secondly, in so far transport sector is concerned, it is wise economics, considering that fuel efficiency in transportation sector will increase as GST regime proceeds further. One of the stated benefits of GST is that it will decrease fuel consumption …

Fed up of monthly rise in LPG prices? Govt may provide relief as it plans to do away with the practice
7 years, 3 months ago

Fed up of monthly rise in LPG prices? Govt may provide relief as it plans to do away with the practice

Firstpost  

In order to put an end to pilferage of LPG subsidy money, Narendra Modi government implemented Direct Benefit Transfer scheme Soon, the Narendra Modi government may do away with the monthly rise in prices of liquefied petroleum gas which is used as a cooking fuel in households across the country. As part of its plan to raise LPG prices every …

LPG cylinder prices to be hiked by Rs 4 per month
7 years, 8 months ago

LPG cylinder prices to be hiked by Rs 4 per month

India TV News  

In order to eliminate all the subsidies on cooking gas, the government has ordered state-run oil companies to raise subsidised LPG prices by Rs 4 per cylinder every month, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today. The government had previously asked Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum to raise rates of subsidised domestic LPG by Rs 2 per 14.2-kg cylinder …

GST impact: Subsidised LPG rate rises by up to Rs 32 per cylinder, steepest in 6 years
7 years, 8 months ago

GST impact: Subsidised LPG rate rises by up to Rs 32 per cylinder, steepest in 6 years

Firstpost  

Subsidised LPG rates have been increased to Rs 477.46 per 14.2-kg cylinder from Rs 446.65 in Delhi after GST was implemented from 1 July. New Delhi: Domestic cooking gas price has been hiked by up to Rs 32 per cylinder – the steepest increase in six years – following implementation of the Goods and Services Tax. Besides Delhi, subsidised LPG …

Many LPG consumers back in subsidy net: Will Modi's call to give up food subsidies appeal to more Indians?
7 years, 11 months ago

Many LPG consumers back in subsidy net: Will Modi's call to give up food subsidies appeal to more Indians?

Firstpost  

Clearly, the “Give-it-up” appeal by PM Modi is slowly losing its charm – if prices rise further, more people could opt back for the subsidized cooking gas cylinder New Delhi: Such has been the sway that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had over the electorate that often in speeches or the weekly radio address, he urges millions of admirers to …

Consumers giving up LPG subsidy on the rise
9 years, 4 months ago

Consumers giving up LPG subsidy on the rise

The Hindu  

With the Central government urging residents to give up their LPG cylinder subsidy, thousands of consumers across the State have opted to pay the market price for the cooking fuel. So far 3.16 lakh consumers belonging to the three oil companies – Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum – have opted out of the subsidy regime, say oil …

Time has come for stopping LPG subsidy to well-off: Dharmendra Pradhan
9 years, 4 months ago

Time has come for stopping LPG subsidy to well-off: Dharmendra Pradhan

India TV News  

New Delhi: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today hinted of stopping supply of subsidised cooking gas to the well-off as only 42.5 lakh out of nearly 15 crore cooking gas consumers have so far voluntarily give up subsidy. The subsidy surrendered is used to connect poor households with LPG connections and relieve them from cooking with firewood or biomass which leads …

Govt to roll out transparent LPG cylinders to curb gas theft
9 years, 5 months ago

Govt to roll out transparent LPG cylinders to curb gas theft

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid regular complaints of anomalies in the quantity of LPG cylinders delivered by vendors, government is planning to bring transparent cooking cylinders that would strongly diminish the chances of gas theft. The security deposit charge for transparent cylinder is expected to be around Rs 2,500-3,000, almost double the price of regular steel cylinder, for which LPG distributors charge …

Govt exempts ONGC, OIL from LPG subsidy payments- India TV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Govt exempts ONGC, OIL from LPG subsidy payments- India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a big boost to domestic oil and gas exploration, the government has decided to exempt state-owned ONGC and Oil India from paying for LPG subsidies in current fiscal, Oil Secretary Saurabh Chandra said today. Upstream oil and gas producers ONGC, OIL and GAIL had to borne a portion of subsidy on cooking fuels LPG and kerosene and …

Direct LPG subsidy transfer to consumers across nation from January
10 years, 3 months ago

Direct LPG subsidy transfer to consumers across nation from January

India TV News  

New Delhi: Beginning new year, LPG consumers across the country will start getting cash subsidy so that they can buy the cooking fuel at market price. Under the scheme, LPG consumers will get cash subsidy in their bank accounts so they can buy a cooking gas cylinder at market price. Cash equivalent to the difference between the current subsidised rate …

LPG prices will be freed after Delhi polls in Feb; you could get cash upto Rs 6,800 p.a.
10 years, 4 months ago

LPG prices will be freed after Delhi polls in Feb; you could get cash upto Rs 6,800 p.a.

Firstpost  

The NDA is moving ahead on deregulating LPG prices by fixing a limit on the subsidy at Rs 568 a cylinder. This means LPG will get a fixed subsidy and actual prices to consumers will vary depending on global crude prices from March or April 2015. Consumers are entitled to 12 subsidised cylinders a year, and at this level, this …

LPG deregulation is next: consumer may get fixed subsidy; prices will change monthly
10 years, 5 months ago

LPG deregulation is next: consumer may get fixed subsidy; prices will change monthly

Firstpost  

The shift to direct cash transfers for LPG cylinders makes it inevitable that the Modi government will decontrol prices and move towards fixed subsidy payments into consumer accounts After diesel, it appears that cooking gas sold in cylinders will be the next petro-fuel to be deregulated. This is a key interpretation that follows from the Modi government’s decision the other …

Aadhar not must for LPG subsidy under modified DBT
10 years, 5 months ago

Aadhar not must for LPG subsidy under modified DBT

India TV News  

New Delhi: Cooking gas consumers will be able to get subsidy directly in their bank accounts from November 15 even if they don't have Aadhar numbers, as the government will re-launch the Modified Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme. There were some legal issues including some court orders, which had prevented the effective implementation of the scheme.therefore we have decided that in …

LG approves electricity subsidy; to benefit 84 lakh consumers
10 years, 6 months ago

LG approves electricity subsidy; to benefit 84 lakh consumers

India TV News  

LG approves electricity subsidy; to benefit 84 lakh consumers New Delhi: Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today approved the power subsidy of up to Rs 1.20 per unit which will benefit around 84 per cent or 28 lakh of the total electricity consumers in the New Delhi: Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today approved the power subsidy of up to Rs 1.20 …

No price hike for domestic LPG cylinders: Pradhan
10 years, 9 months ago

No price hike for domestic LPG cylinders: Pradhan

India TV News  

Patna: The price of domestic LPG cylinders will not be increased and the number of subsidised refills given to consumers would continue, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Friday. "LPG will be provided to the consumers at the same rate at which it is being made available now.No additional burden will be imposed on them. The subsidy and the number …

Delhi, Mumbai LPG consumers to get cash subsidy from tomorrow
11 years, 3 months ago

Delhi, Mumbai LPG consumers to get cash subsidy from tomorrow

The Hindu  

Domestic cooking gas consumers in Delhi and Mumbai will get cash subsidy for buying cooking gas refills from Tuesday as the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG Scheme will be extended to 105 more districts. Only those consumers in these 54 districts who have their LPG consumer number and bank account with Aadhaar number get the cash subsidy, they said. “In …

Oil companies transfer over Rs 2,000 cr to 40 million consumers for LPG subsidy
11 years, 3 months ago

Oil companies transfer over Rs 2,000 cr to 40 million consumers for LPG subsidy

India TV News  

New Delhi: In the last six months, the Government has transferred over Rs 2,000 crore in the accounts of 40 million consumers under the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG scheme in 184 districts. A total sum of over 2,000 crore has been transferred in these high Aadhaar coverage districts providing direct benefits in the hands of the consumers," an official …

Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG to be extended to 289 districts by Jan 1
11 years, 6 months ago

Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG to be extended to 289 districts by Jan 1

India TV News  

New Delhi: After the success of the pilot programme in 20 districts, the scheme to pay domestic cooking gas consumers cash subsidy will be extended to 289 districts in the country by January 1. In all, cash subsidy is provided for nine refills in a year under the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG Scheme.An official statement said DBTL has been …

LPG consumers in Delhi will get cash subsidy from Jan 1
11 years, 7 months ago

LPG consumers in Delhi will get cash subsidy from Jan 1

India TV News  

New Delhi: LPG consumers in the national capital will receive cash subsidy directly into their Aadhar- linked bank accounts from January 1 next year. Delhi districts are coming on January 1, 2014," Finance Minister P Chidamabaram said here on Thursday after the Cabinet meeting.He said, "I am sure residents of Delhi will be very happy that it is coming on …

Direct benefit transfer for cooking gas touches Rs 10 crore mark within a week
11 years, 9 months ago

Direct benefit transfer for cooking gas touches Rs 10 crore mark within a week

India TV News  

New Delhi, June 9: Within a week of its launch, the ambitious direct benefit transfer programme for cooking gas has hit a quarter million transactions with Rs 10 crore of subsidy given to consumers directly. "In the first seven days, 250,000 households in 18 districts have been disbursed a subsidy of Rs 435 each," an Oil Ministry official said.In all, …

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