LPG Subsidy: Aadhaar Biometric Authentication Mandatory for Subsidised Refills From Oct 1
Consumers who skip biometric verification can still buy gas at market rates, while 27.43 crore customers have already completed authentication, the ministry said.
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LPG subsidy: Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory for subsidised refills from Oct 1
Domestic LPG consumers will have to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book refills at the regulated retail selling price with applicable subsidy from October 1, the government said on Saturday, as it seeks to ensure subsidised cooking gas reaches only eligible households. Consumers who have already completed the authentication will not need to take any further action. As of September 19, 27.43 crore active domestic LPG consumers, or 8…
LPG Aadhaar e-KYC: October 1 deadline for subsidised refills, what consumers need to know - The Tribune
Consumers of domestic cooking gas in India must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication by October 1, 2026, to continue purchasing refills at subsidised prices, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
LPG Cylinder Rule Change: From October 1, the rules related to booking of LPG cylinders are going to change and buying cylinders may prove costly for consumers who do not follow the government's instructions.
The Congress government, which had promised to distribute subsidized cooking gas cylinders to poor families in the state for Rs. 500 as part of the six guarantees, is gradually undermining the scheme. As part of that, it has now made another move. It has hinted that the subsidy will be applicable only to consumers with Aadhaar authentication.
From October 1, biometric authentication (i.e. e-KYC) will be mandatory for booking subsidized cylinders. Otherwise, the subsidy of Rs 210 on the cylinder will not be availed...
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