The Haryana government has launched the “Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana” to provide relief to low-income families affected by inflation. Under this scheme, Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Haryana will be able to obtain a cooking gas cylinder for just ₹500. This initiative aims to reduce household expenses and provide financial relief to the state’s poorest families. The scheme will be managed by the Haryana Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs.
An online application process is available through the “Har Ghar Har Grahani” portal. Interested and eligible families can apply online through this portal to benefit from the scheme.
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What is Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana?
Launched by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on August 12, 2024, the Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana provides domestic gas cylinders to BPL families in Haryana at a subsidized rate of ₹500. This initiative is designed to alleviate the financial burden of expensive gas cylinders and improve the economic conditions of poor families. Approximately 50 million families are expected to benefit from this scheme, with an allocated annual budget of ₹1500 crores.
Eligible families must have an annual income of less than ₹1,80,000 and be listed in the Haryana Antyodaya Beneficiary List.
The main objectives of the Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana are:
- To provide domestic gas cylinders at a low cost to BPL families in Haryana.
- To reduce their financial burden and ensure access to affordable cooking fuel.
- To improve the economic conditions and quality of life for poor families, particularly women, by ensuring a steady supply of safe and affordable cooking gas.
Key Facts About Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana 2024
- Scheme Name: Haryana ₹500 Cylinder Scheme
- Launched By: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
- Launch Date: August 12, 2024
- Department: Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs
- State: Haryana
- Year: 2024
- Beneficiaries: Housewives from poor families in Haryana
- Objective: Providing affordable gas cylinders to poor women
- Benefit: Gas cylinder at ₹500
- Application Process: Online
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply for the Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a permanent resident of Haryana.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Belong to BPL families or be listed in the Antyodaya Beneficiary List.
- Have a family annual income of less than ₹1,80,000.
- Hold a valid gas connection under the PM Ujjwala Yojana.
- Have a bank account linked with Aadhaar and a mobile number.
- Ensure DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) services are enabled in the bank account.
- Scheme Start Date
- Launch Date: August 12, 2024
- Application Deadline: Not yet announced
Benefits
- The scheme provides gas cylinders to eligible families at a subsidized rate of ₹500.
- It is expected to benefit about 50 million families in Haryana.
- The state government has allocated ₹1500 crores annually for this scheme to cover as many eligible families as possible.
- Applications can be made online through the Har Ghar Har Grahani portal.
- The scheme aims to provide affordable and safe cooking fuel, improving the economic conditions of poor families and empowering women.
Required Documents
To apply for the scheme, the following documents are required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of Age
- Proof of Income
- Bank Passbook
- Mobile Number
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Selection Process
The selection of eligible families will be based on the Antyodaya Beneficiary List. Families living below the poverty line will be selected by the Haryana Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs. After the selection process, eligible families will start receiving benefits under the scheme.
Financial Assistance
The Har Ghar Har Grahani Yojana provides gas cylinders at ₹500. Any additional subsidy amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through DBT. The Har Ghar Har Grahani portal must be used for registration to receive the subsidy amount beyond ₹500.
How to Apply Online
- On the homepage, click the “Registration Form” link.
- If you have a Family ID, select “Yes” and enter your Family ID on the next page.
- Enter the Captcha code and click “Send OTP.”
- Enter the OTP received on your linked mobile number and click “Verify.”
- The application form will appear. Fill in the required details like name, address, mobile number, gas agency name, and consumer number.
- Scan and upload the necessary documents.
- Click “Submit” to complete the application.
- Save the receipt provided after successful submission for future reference.
Checking Application Status
- Click on the “Registration Status” link on the homepage.
- Enter your Family ID and Captcha code, then click “Send OTP.”
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click “Verify.”
- On the next page, enter details like name, registration number, bank account number, and Aadhaar number.
- Click “Get Status” to view the current status of your application.
Contact Information
Department: Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Haryana Government
Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-180-2005, 1800-180-2087