Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday provided financial assistance for LPG cylinders to over 15 lakh eligible ration cardholder families during an event at Talkatora Stadium.

The Chief Minister initiated the direct transfer of funds into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and presented symbolic cheques, according to an official statement.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Rekha Gupta stated that the Delhi Government remains committed to fulfilling its promises and ensuring welfare benefits reach people directly. The financial aid scheme for ration cardholder families during Holi and Diwali festivals is part of this commitment.

The government’s objective is to support families during festive occasions and alleviate household expenses. The use of DBT makes the distribution process simpler and more transparent, guaranteeing funds reach the intended recipients.

This Diwali, ₹141.88 crore was transferred through DBT to the bank accounts of 15,45,994 families across Delhi. Among the beneficiaries, 1,24,964 families were under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and 14,21,030 belonged to the non-PMUY category. Each family under PMUY received ₹642, while those in the non-PMUY category received ₹942.

The Delhi Government adopted the DBT mechanism to disburse financial assistance, linking payments to the Aadhaar number of the head of the family. Beneficiaries are identified through verification of ration card details and data matching to ensure accuracy.