Government of Telangana
₹500 Gas Cylinder Scheme Telangana 2026: Subsidised LPG
Objective
Telangana's ₹500 Gas Cylinder Scheme provides subsidised LPG cylinders at just ₹500 to financially disadvantaged citizens holding valid ration cards. Reducing household cooking fuel burden and improving access to clean energy.
Eligibility Criteria
- Telangana residents with a valid ration card (white card / Antyodaya / priority household card)
- Must be a genuine domestic LPG connection holder
- Benefit linked to ration card. One cylinder at ₹500 per household per month
- The scheme primarily targets families below the poverty line registered under Telangana's food security system
Benefits & Features
- 1LPG cylinder available at ₹500 (market price is approximately ₹850 to 900 in 2026)
- 2Saving of approximately ₹350 to 400 per cylinder
- 3Annual saving of ₹4,200 to 4,800 per household
- 4Benefit available at empanelled LPG dealers and ration shops
Required Documents
- Valid Telangana ration card (white card or Antyodaya card)
- Aadhaar card
- LPG consumer number / connection details
- Mobile number linked to LPG connection
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
| Does this apply to all LPG users in Telangana? | No. The ₹500 cylinder scheme is specifically for ration card holders. Primarily white card and Antyodaya card holders from below-poverty-line families. Above-BPL households pay market rate. |
| How many cylinders can I get at ₹500 per year? | Based on the scheme design, eligible households can get 12 cylinders per year at ₹500. One per month. Check with your LPG dealer for current limits. |
| What if my LPG connection is not linked to my ration card? | Visit your nearest ration shop, LPG agency, or MeeSeva centre to link your ration card number with your LPG consumer ID. This linkage is required to avail the subsidised rate. |
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1What Is the ₹500 Gas Cylinder Scheme?
LPG cylinders cost around ₹850 to 900 in the open market in 2026. For a family earning ₹8,000 to 10,000 a month, that's 9 to 10% of their monthly income. Just on cooking gas. Telangana's ₹500 Gas Cylinder Scheme cuts that to ₹500 flat for eligible ration card holders.
Launched by the Revanth Reddy government, the scheme directly reduces one of the most significant household expenses for BPL families in Telangana.
2How Much You Save
| Scenario | Amount |
|---|---|
| Market price of cylinder | ~₹850 to 900 |
| Price under this scheme | ₹500 |
| Saving per cylinder | ~₹350 to 400 |
| Annual saving (12 cylinders) | ~₹4,200 to 4,800 |
3Who Gets This Benefit?
The scheme targets ration card holders. Specifically:
- White card holders (BPL families)
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders (poorest of the poor)
- Priority Household (PHH) card holders
APL (Above Poverty Line) households are not covered under this scheme.
4How to Get the ₹500 Cylinder
If your ration card is already linked to your LPG connection:
- Book your refill normally (through HP/Bharat/Indane app or IVR)
- The subsidy difference is adjusted automatically
- You pay ₹500 at the time of delivery or receive the difference as DBT
If your connection is NOT linked to your ration card:
- Visit your nearest LPG agency or MeeSeva centre
- Provide your ration card number and LPG consumer number
- They will do the linkage. Typically takes 2 to 3 working days
5Combined with PM UJJWALA?
If you received your LPG connection under PM UJJWALA Yojana (the central scheme for BPL women), you are also eligible for the Telangana ₹500 subsidy on top. Making your LPG access even more affordable.
Contact your LPG dealer or call the helpline at 1800-4250-4000 for confirmation.