Aadhaar Authentication Enabled for LPG Customers for PAHAL and Ujjwala Schemes

New Delhi- The government has Aadhaar authentication enabled for LPG customers under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). According to the government, this will ensure that the benefits of various schemes reach the eligible and targeted beneficiaries.

Under the PAHAL scheme, free LPG connection is provided to poor women of the household. In addition, a subsidy of Rs 300 is given for up to 12 refills of 14.2 kg equivalent domestic LPG. The government hopes that this will increase the efficiency of the delivery of benefits to the intended beneficiaries.

Aadhaar authentication is a step that will ensure that the benefits of various schemes reach the eligible and targeted beneficiaries. It is being implemented by using mobile applications provided by different public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs). This will make it easier for consumers to complete the authentication process. Consumers can also complete the biometric Aadhaar authentication at the time of their cylinder delivery.

If you have not done biometric Aadhaar authentication yet, you should visit the LPG distributor's showroom or use a mobile application. The government has said that it will not stop providing any service or benefit to those whose biometric authentication has not been completed.