AP Deepam/ Free Gas Cylinder Scheme: Eligibility, How to Apply Online, Benefits

The Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister announced that the Deepam scheme will be launched on the occasion of Diwali, i.e., 31 October 2024. This scheme will greatly help poor and BPL household women as they get free gas cylinders in a year, which will help them save money.

Though the scheme will be implemented on 31 October, advance gas booking will begin from 24 October 2024. Read on to know more about the AP Deepam or Free Gas Cylinder scheme, its eligibility, and the application process.

AP Deepam Scheme for Free Gas Cylinder 

The AP government is all set to launch the AP Deepam scheme or the Free Gas Cylinder scheme to provide eligible households with three free gas cylinders in a year. This scheme aims to reduce the financial burdens of families by providing LPG cylinders. It promotes cleaner cooking methods and helps households avoid traditional fuels like firewood. 

Through this scheme, women are relieved from the difficulty of cooking with firewood as they receive free LPG cylinders. This will help enhance their health as they can access safe and efficient cooking fuel.

AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme Eligibility

• Applicants must be permanent residents of Andhra Pradesh state.
• Women must be at least 18 years old.
• Women must have a ration card.
• Applicants can be from different marginalised groups, like ST, SC, backward class, tea and ex-tea garden tribes, forest dwellers, SECC households and poor households as per the 14-point declaration under the Ujjwala scheme
• Multiple LPG connections from the same Oil Marketing Company (OMC) within one household are not allowed

AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme Bookings Start Date

The AP Chief Minister has announced that gas booking under the AP Free Gas Cylinder will start from 24 October 2024. However, free cooking gas cylinder distribution to eligible women citizens will start from 31 October 2024.

How to Apply for Deepam Free Gas Cylinder Scheme?

Step 1: Log in to the official MeeSeva website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Deepam Gas Connection’ option.

Step 3: Fill out the application form with the required details.

Step 4: Upload the required documents and click ‘Submit’. 

Documents Required for AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme

• Aadhaar card
• Ration card
• Address proof
• Income certificate
• Bank passbook copy
• Current gas connection bill
• Gas connection book

AP Deepam Scheme Benefits 

• The government will distribute three LPG cylinders in a year to all eligible women.
• It promotes using LPG, which is safer and cleaner than traditional fuels like firewood.
• The total housing costs of a family will decrease as they save money on gas cylinders.
• It supports families financially as they save money on gas cylinders, thus improving their living conditions.
• Families can utilise the money spent on gas cylinders for other domestic purposes and essential commodities. 
• It encourages families to use LPG for cooking, resulting in improved health of women since it reduces health risks connected with smoke from traditional cooking methods.
• It encourages the usage of cleaner energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and reduction in pollution.

Deepam Scheme Helpline Number

The toll-free number of Deepam Scheme is - 14400

The Deepam scheme, or the Free Gas Cylinder scheme, introduced by the Andhra Pradesh government, promotes the use of LPG cylinders in rural areas and families using traditional cooking fuels such as firewood. This scheme provides eligible households with three free LPG cylinders in a year. The LPG cylinders will be distributed under this scheme to eligible women in the state from 31 October 2024.