Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta initiated the transfer of ₹141.88 crore in financial assistance for LPG cylinders to 15,45,994 eligible ration cardholder families ahead of Diwali. The significant disbursement, announced at an event at Talkatora Stadium on Tuesday, aims to alleviate household expenses during the festive season.
The funds were directly credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. This ensures that the aid reaches the head of the family whose bank account is linked to their Aadhaar number, according to an official release.
Targeted Support for Delhi Families
Of the nearly 1.55 million families receiving assistance, 1,24,964 are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), while a larger segment of 14,21,030 families falls into the non-PMUY category. Each PMUY family received ₹642, whereas non-PMUY families were granted ₹942.
This initiative is part of the Delhi government's ongoing commitment to provide financial support to ration cardholder families during major festivals like Holi and Diwali, helping to reduce the burden of household expenses.
Transparency and Direct Benefit Transfer
The government emphasized the robust mechanisms in place for the scheme's successful implementation. These include careful identification of beneficiaries, verification of ration card details, and data matching to ensure eligibility. Furthermore, comprehensive monitoring and audit systems have been established to maintain transparency, prevent duplicate payments, and deter any misuse of funds or irregularities.
CM Gupta's Statement on Welfare
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated the Delhi government's dedication to fulfilling its promises and ensuring that welfare scheme benefits directly reach the populace. She highlighted that Diwali is not merely a festival of lights but also an occasion for sharing joy and mutual support. Gupta stated that this financial assistance is a crucial step towards enhancing the happiness of Delhi's ration cardholder families during festive periods.
The event saw the presence of several dignitaries, including Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj, Cabinet Minister Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and MLAs Abhay Verma, Jitendra Mahajan, Kuldeep Solanki, and Chandan Chaudhary.