DBTL scheme for LPG consumers will spread to half the country by year end

The DBTL Scheme is set to be launched in 235 additional districts by 01. 01.2014; which takes the total districts covered to 289, almost half the country.

As of now, around Rs.222 crore subsidy has been transferred directly to bank accounts of LPG consumers in existing DBTL 54 districts. All the LPG consumers are advised to obtain Aadhaar number and link it to their LPG consumer number and to bank accounts.

The following is the schedule for the Phase wide launch of DBTL Scheme:

Phase	DBTL launch on	Number of Districts	Lists of district at Annexure #
I	Over	20	1
II	Over	34	2
III	1.10.13	44	3
IV	1.11.13	46	4
V	1.12.13	40	5
VI	1.1.14	105	6
Total		289

In DBTL scheme, the cash subsidy for the LPG cylinders is transferred directly into the bank accounts of the LPG consumers while the sale happens at the market price.

Where as to avail transfer of cash subsidy into the bank account, Aadhaar number of the LPG consumer has to be linked to the LPG consumer number and bank account of the LPG consumer for which a three months grace period from date of launch is being provided.

The consumers will continue to get LPG cylinders at subsidized rate During the grace period. If the grace period is over, all LPG consumers have to pay for LPG cylinders at market rate. 

So only those who linked their Aadhaar numbers to both their bank account and LPG consumer number will be allowed to receive cash subsidy in their bank accounts.

For more details related to the Aadhaar enabled banks, linkage status of Aadhaar number to your bank account and LPG consumer number, and for questions about the scheme please visit the following website:

http://www.petroleum.nic.in/dbtl/