AI SummaryTelangana state government's Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme, the LPG benefit under Mahalakshmi scheme, is accepting applications from eligible families. Households holding a valid white ration card can buy a 14.2 kg domestic LPG refill for a flat Rs 500.
This scheme works through direct benefit transfer. The family pays the full market price of the cylinder to the LPG distributor, and the Telangana government credits the amount above Rs 500 straight into the bank account of the eligible woman, usually within 48 hours of delivery. This keeps the process simple and makes sure the money reaches the right person.
Mahalakshmi is one of the six guarantees that the Telangana government under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has been implementing. Along with the Rs 500 gas cylinder, the same scheme gives eligible women ₹2,500 monthly support and free travel on TS RTC buses.
As of August 2026, around 42.90 lakh families across the state are already getting the benefit. The state government has also identified more than 5 lakh additional families as eligible for the scheme, and the list is waiting for final approval from the Finance Department.
Telangana Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of the scheme | Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme (Mahalakshmi LPG) |
| Launched by | Telangana state government |
| Eligible people | White ration card holding families of Telangana |
| Benefit | Gas cylinder at Rs 500, the difference is paid by DB T |
| Application mode | MeeSeva centres and Praja Palana portal |
| Official website | telangana.gov.in |
Application Process
Most eligible families did not have to apply separately. Households that already held a white ration card during the Praja Palana campaign in December 2023 and Januarly 2024 were mapped to the scheme automatically, and their first cylinders started coming at Rs 500 from March 2024. Families that got a new white ration card after that, or missed the earlier registration, need to apply through a MeeSeva centre or the Praja Palana portal at prajapalana.telangana.gov.in.
STEP 1 - Keep the required documents ready: white ration card, Aadhaar card, LPG consumer number and bank passbook or a cancelled cheque. The LPG connection should ideally be in the name of the eligible woman of the family.
STEP 2 - Visit the nearest MeeSeva centre at ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in or go to the Praja Palana portal and open the Mahalakshmi application form. District websites of Telangana, like this official page, also share the latest application details.
STEP 3 - Fill in the family details on the first page. Then fill in the LPG consumer number, the name of the gas company and the number of cylinders consumed in a year under the Mahalakshmi heading. Anyone who wants the printed version can download the application form PDF and fill it offline.
The form asks for family details on the first page. Then the gas consumer number, the name of the gas company and the number of cylinders consumed in a year are filled under the Mahalakshmi heading. After checking everything once, the form is submitted to the gram panchayat or block level office in offline mode.
Applicants can track where their application stands from the Praja Palana application status article. Families that still need a new white ration card can check the form and process from the Praja Palana ration card form article.
Eligibility Criteria
Only white ration card families of Telangana can get this benefit. The scheme targets poor households and a few clear exclusion rules are applied so that the support reaches the families that need it most. The main points are given below.
- White ration card: The applicant must hold a valid white ration card issued in Telangana. Pink Antyodaya and grey cards do not qualify for this benefit.
- Needy family: The candidate must be a financially weak citizen of the state. Government employees, income tax payers, GST registered business owners and families owning a four wheeler are not covered.
- Genuine LPG connection: The family must have a domestic gas connection, preferably in the name of the woman applicant. Aadhaar must be linked to the bank account where the DBT payment will come.
- Limited cylinder consumption: The subsidized refills are capped at the household's average LPG consumption of the last three years. New families without any past usage get up to 8 refills in the first year.
Required Documents
Keep these documents in hand when applying at a MeeSeva centre or through the Praja Palana portal:
- Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar of the eligible woman with the mobile number linked to it.
- White ration card: Current and active white ration card of the family. The status can be checked on the Telangana Civil Supplies portal at civilsupplies.telangana.gov.in.
- LPG consumer number: The gas connection number printed on a recent LPG bill of the household.
- Bank details: Passbook or cancelled cheque with account number and IFSC code, with Aadhaar seeded to the account.
- Mobile number: An active mobile number for OTP and SMS updates.
- Passport size photo: Needed for the offline form at MeeSeva.
Benefits
The main benefit is simple: a domestic LPG cylinder at Rs 500. At the current market rate of around ₹900 per 14.2 kg refill, a family saves roughly ₹400 on every cylinder. The saving can cross ₹4,000 in a year for a household using 8 to 10 refills.
Families that already get the central PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidy can stack both benefits. The central subsidy is adjusted first and the Telangana government pays the remaining difference through DBT, so the final out of pocket cost still stays at Rs 500 per cylinder.
Latest Update
The scheme is continuing in 2026-27. According to reports in August 2026, the Telangana Civil Supplies Department has prepared plans to extend the Rs 500 LPG benefit to more than 5 lakh additional families. These families got new white ration cards in several phases between January 2025 and July 2026 and applied for the subsidized gas scheme.
Around 42.90 lakh families are currently getting the benefit. The government allocates ₹723.30 crore every year in the budget for this scheme. The list of newly identified eligible families is under review with the Finance Department. Once it is approved, the new families start receiving the subsidy on their gas cylinders.
Contact Details
For queries related to the Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme, people can call the Telangana Civil Supplies helpline number 1800 830 1400. The DBT status can also be checked on the Telangana EPDS portal at epds.telangana.gov.in.
FAQ's
Which state started the Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme?
Telangana state government started the Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme as the LPG part of Mahalakshmi scheme.
What benefits do eligible applicants get under Telangana Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme 2026?
Eligible families get a domestic LPG cylinder at Rs 500. The difference between the market price and Rs 500 is paid directly to the eligible woman's bank account through DBT.
When was the Telangana Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme introduced?
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the scheme on 27 February 2024. The first cylinders at Rs 500 were delivered from March 2024.
Who can benefit from Telangana Rs 500 Gas Cylinder Scheme?
White ration card holding families of Telangana can get the benefit. Around 42.90 lakh families are covered now, and the government has identified more than 5 lakh additional eligible families.