Delhi Government Distributes Free LPG Assistance to Over 1.5 Million Families
Over 1.5 million families in New Delhi receive financial assistance for LPG cylinders from the government, expressing gratitude to CM Rekha Gupta.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : In a significant initiative, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta of New Delhi announced financial assistance for over 1.5 million eligible ration cardholder families to purchase LPG cylinders. The announcement was made during a ceremony at Talkatora Stadium on Tuesday.
As part of the program, the Chief Minister utilized the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system to send the assistance directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Symbolic checks were also presented to the recipients during the event.
Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude towards both Prime Minister Modi and CM Rekha Gupta, appreciating the government’s commitment to public welfare. Anju, a resident of JJ Colony in Ashok Vihar, shared her happiness about the initiative. She thanked CM Gupta for honoring them and emphasized that the assistance demonstrates the government’s concern for their well-being.
Another beneficiary, Prem Lata, remarked that the Chief Minister had provided a wonderful gift ahead of Diwali. She noted that the availability of LPG cylinders during festivals like Holi and Diwali would bring significant relief to many families.
Aarti Devi from Mandawali also expressed her heartfelt thanks to PM Modi and CM Gupta for fulfilling their promise of financial aid.
Following the ceremony, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa addressed the media, stating that the day was particularly auspicious as it coincided with the celebration of Govardhan Puja. He recalled that during the election campaign, the Prime Minister and the BJP’s national president had pledged to provide free LPG cylinders for women during festivals.
Sirsa highlighted that the government had previously distributed cylinders during Holi and reiterated that on Tuesday, CM Gupta had transferred ₹142 crore for free cylinders to the bank accounts of more than 1.5 million beneficiaries. He congratulated the recipients and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve them.
He concluded by noting that after nearly 27 years, a government dedicated to honesty and public service is now in power in Delhi, marking a milestone in the region’s governance.
