Bahraich : Around 4.53 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Bahraich will receive free LPG cylinder refills in two phases during the financial year 2026-27, with the first phase scheduled from Oct to Dec and the second from Jan to Mar.
The initiative is aimed at providing relief to beneficiaries during major festivals, including Diwali and Holi . The amount for the cylinder refills will be transferred directly to the registered bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. To avail themselves of the benefit, consumers must complete their e-KYC, ensure that their bank accounts are linked to Aadhaar and fulfil the Aadhaar authentication requirements.
Around 45,000 Ujjwala beneficiaries in the district have yet to complete their e-KYC, according to the supply department. A total of 4,53,599 beneficiaries are registered under the scheme through 71 gas agencies operated by three oil marketing companies in the district. Of these, 1,80,868 are registered with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), 1,77,742 with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and 94,989 with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
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DM Rajesh Kumar Pandey said completing e-KYC was mandatory to receive free LPG cylinder refills during Diwali and Holi. They will not be eligible for the benefit until they complete the required verification process. He urged beneficiaries who had not completed the process to do so promptly to ensure they could avail themselves of the scheme. The administration has asked beneficiaries to complete all formalities, including e-KYC and Aadhaar-linked bank account verification, to avoid missing out on the free cylinder refill facility during the festive periods. Download the TOI App.