New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday transferred Rs 141.88 crore to 15.45 lakh ration cardholder families as financial assistance for LPG cylinders, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta saying the initiative was aimed at easing
household expenses during festivals.
The assistance was disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at an event held at Talkatora Stadium, where the Chief Minister pressed a button to transfer the amount directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts. Symbolic cheques were also presented to beneficiaries.
Of the total beneficiaries, 1,24,964 families covered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) received Rs.642 each, while 14,21,030 families in the non-PMUY category received Rs.942 each.
The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible ration cardholder families on the occasions of Holi and Diwali. The latest transfer covers 15,45,994 families across Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Gupta said, "The Delhi Government is committed to fulfilling its stated commitments and ensuring that the benefits of welfare schemes reach people directly." She added that providing financial assistance during festivals was part of the government's commitment to support families and reduce their household expenditure.
Emphasising the use of DBT, the Chief Minister said direct transfers made the process simpler and more transparent, ensuring that assistance reached the intended beneficiaries.
According to the government, the amount is transferred to the bank account of the head of the family linked to their Aadhaar number. Beneficiaries are identified through verification of ration card details and data matching, while monitoring and audit mechanisms have been put in place to prevent duplicate payments and irregularities.
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