AI SummaryAP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme, also called Deepam 2.0, is a welfare scheme of Andhra Pradesh government. Eligible women get 3 free LPG cylinders in a year, one free cylinder every four months. The scheme started on 31 October 2024 as a Diwali gift for women and is one of the government's Super Six promises.
Under this scheme, the family books a cylinder first and pays the usual price. The government then sends the amount back to the Aadhaar-linked bank account within about 48 hours of delivery. The refund is roughly ₹876 per cylinder plus a ₹25 central subsidy. The Civil Supplies Department runs the scheme.
What is AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme (Deepam 2.0)?
Deepam 2.0 is the updated version of the old Deepam scheme. The old Deepam scheme gave free gas connections, while Deepam 2.0 goes further and gives free refills too. The state government pays the full cost of three free cylinders in a year for each eligible family. The scheme helps poor families cut their cooking gas cost and lets women cook with clean gas instead of firewood.
The scheme is mostly automatic for chosen women. There is no separate application form to fill for most eligible families. The benefit is decided by matching the ration card, Aadhaar and gas connection details in the government records.
For more state schemes, check the Andhra Pradesh Schemes List.
Benefits of the Scheme
Eligible families get simple and useful benefits under Deepam 2.0.
- 3 free LPG cylinders in a year, one in every four-month period.
- Money is paid back to the Aadhaar-linked bank account within 48 hours of delivery.
- Families save a good amount on cooking gas every year.
- Women cook with clean gas instead of smoky firewood, which is better for health.
Who Can Apply
To get the benefit, a woman must meet the conditions given below.
- She is a woman living in Andhra Pradesh and at least 18 years old.
- Her family has a white (rice) ration card.
- The gas connection is active and in a woman's name (Indane, HP Gas or Bharat Gas).
- Her Aadhaar and bank account are linked so the money can come.
Who Cannot Get the Benefit
Some families will not get the free cylinder benefit.
- Families without a white (rice) ration card.
- Homes where the gas connection is not in a woman's name.
- Business or commercial gas connections.
- More than one connection from the same gas company, because only one gets the benefit.
AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme Details 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Deepam 2.0 (AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme) |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Started On | 31 October 2024 |
| Department | Civil Supplies Department |
| Benefit | 3 free LPG cylinders a year (1 every 4 months) |
| Refund Amount | About ₹876 + ₹25 central subsidy per cylinder |
| Refund Time | Within 48 hours of delivery |
| Eligibility | Woman with white (rice) ration card and gas connection in her name |
| Helpline | 14400 |
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready in case of any problem with the benefit: Aadhaar card of the woman, white (rice) ration card, gas connection details, Aadhaar-linked bank account and a working mobile number. Make sure the gas, Aadhaar and ration card details match in the government records, because this matching decides the benefit.
How to Book a Free Cylinder
Booking a free cylinder under Deepam 2.0 is easy because the money comes back as a refund.
STEP 1 - Book your cylinder as usual from your gas agency (Indane, HP Gas or Bharat Gas) by phone, app or website.
STEP 2 - Pay the full price for the cylinder while booking.
STEP 3 - Get the cylinder delivered at home, usually within 24 hours in cities and 48 hours in villages.
STEP 4 - The government sends the refund to your bank account within 48 hours of delivery.
How to Check Status Online
You can check your eligibility, cylinder and refund status on the official Deepam dashboard.
STEP 1 - Go to the official Deepam status page at bm-sgsw.ap.gov.in/BM/DeepamStatus.
STEP 2 - Enter your ration card number or gas details.
STEP 3 - The screen shows your details, gas agency and refund history.
How to Check Status on WhatsApp
AP government WhatsApp Governance service is the fastest way to check the status. Send a message to the WhatsApp Governance number, choose the Deepam or LPG subsidy option, and type your ration card number or gas details. You will get your refund status, delivery details and the reason if you are not eligible.
Helpline Number
If the refund does not come, first contact your gas agency and complete the e-KYC. Also check that your bank account is linked to Aadhaar through NPCI mapping. If the problem continues, call the toll-free number 14400 or 1967 for complaints. You can also visit your Village or Ward Secretariat to fix the records.
FAQ's
How many free cylinders do I get in a year?
You get 3 free LPG cylinders in a year, one in every four-month period. If you want more, you can buy them at the normal price.
How much money do I get back per cylinder?
You get back about ₹876 per cylinder plus a ₹25 central subsidy. The exact amount can change a little with the gas price in your area.
Do I need to fill an application form?
The scheme is mostly automatic for chosen women. The benefit is decided by matching the ration card, Aadhaar and gas connection details in the government records.
Why is my refund not coming?
Common reasons are Aadhaar not linked to the bank, wrong ration card or gas details, the connection not in a woman's name, more than one connection, or you already took the free cylinder in this period.
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