Government to Distribute Free Gas Cylinders in This State for Diwali; Find Out Who Is Eligible

With the festival of Diwali approaching, the government is set to distribute free gas cylinders to beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. A total of 174,934 cylinders will be distributed in the city of Etah. Let’s find out who stands to benefit.

Ahead of the Diwali festival, various state governments are offering gifts to their residents. As part of this, the Uttar Pradesh government is conducting ongoing programs to distribute subsidy cheques—funded by both the state and central governments—to beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. Additionally, the government will be distributing free gas cylinders in Etah.

A program was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate M. Arunmoli, during which symbolic cheques were distributed to the beneficiary women. These cheques represent a subsidy of ₹653 from the state government and ₹318 from the central government.

Process Initiated from Lucknow

On the occasion of Diwali, the Chief Minister launched the initiative to provide free gas cylinders to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana today, November 3, 2026, at the Lok Bhawan in Lucknow.

Concurrently, a program was organized in the Etah district under the leadership of District Magistrate M. Arunmoli. The event featured a live broadcast of the Chief Minister’s address, and symbolic cheques were distributed to women benefiting from the Ujjwala scheme.

What Did the District Magistrate Say?

Speaking on the occasion, the District Magistrate stated that the central and state governments have taken a significant step toward providing clean fuel to poor and needy families through the Ujjwala scheme. Expressing his pleasure, he encouraged the beneficiaries to make the most of the scheme.

District Supply Officer Kamlesh Gupta stated that a total of 174,934 Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries in the Etah district will receive the benefits of this initiative for the Diwali festival.

Benefit provided twice

Under this scheme, beneficiaries are provided with free gas cylinders twice a year. As part of this, a subsidy of ₹653 will be credited to the account of each Ujjwala connection holder by the state government, while a subsidy of ₹318 will be provided by the central government.