Deepam 2.0 Scheme gives 3 free LPG cylinders a year to eligible households in Andhra Pradesh. One free cylinder comes in each of the three four-month blocks of the year — you book the cylinder the usual way, pay the full amount at booking, and the subsidy is refunded to your Aadhaar-linked bank account after delivery. This guide explains who gets the free cylinders, how the blocks work, why LPG e-KYC matters, and how to check your status.

Deepam 2.0 Scheme has been running since 31 October 2024, and the state Budget for 2026-27 has set aside Rs.2,601 crore for it. The benefit is for households with a white rice card and a domestic LPG connection in a woman’s name — if your connection is in a man’s name, it does not qualify until the connection is transferred to a woman’s name.

Key Facts

Deepam 2.0 Scheme: Who Gets the Free Cylinders

Two conditions decide eligibility under Deepam 2.0 Scheme:

• The household must have a white rice card (priority household card).
• The domestic LPG connection must be in a woman’s name — the woman of the household.

If your LPG connection is in a man’s name, it does not qualify. The connection has to be transferred to a woman’s name first — ask your LPG distributor how to change the name on the connection.

How the 3 Free Cylinders Work Under Deepam 2.0 Scheme

Under Deepam 2.0 Scheme, the year is divided into three blocks, and you get one free cylinder in each block. Under G.O.Ms.No.12 dated 25.10.2024, for subsequent years the 3 free cylinders are supplied once in 4 months, in the blocks April–July, August–November and December–March, one cylinder per block. A block is a fixed four months — the three blocks together cover the whole year. You book the cylinder the usual way and pay the full amount at booking. After the cylinder is delivered, the subsidy is refunded to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

A cylinder not used in its block does not carry over to the next block — each block’s free cylinder has to be taken inside that block. That is why the booking date matters: book inside the block, and the cylinder counts as that block’s free one.

LPG e-KYC — Why It Matters

LPG e-KYC is Aadhaar authentication of your LPG connection, and it keeps the subsidy flowing. Without it, your subsidy can stop — the government cannot confirm that the connection belongs to you. Do the e-KYC at your LPG distributor with biometric authentication, through the oil company apps or websites (Indian Oil, HP Gas or Bharatgas), or with Aadhaar OTP where the option is available. The e-KYC guide is here: https://unqinformation.com/lpg-e-kyc-update-2026/

• At your LPG distributor, with biometric authentication.
• Through the oil company apps or websites — Indian Oil, HP Gas or Bharatgas.
• With Aadhaar OTP, where the option is available.

If your subsidy has stopped, check your e-KYC status with your distributor first — it is the most common cause of a stopped subsidy. Never pay an agent for e-KYC, and never share an OTP with anyone who calls or messages you.

Read also: LPG e-KYC 2026: Aadhaar e-KYC for Deepam 2.0 Free Gas Cylinders & Subsidy Status

How to Check Your Deepam Status

• Open the GSWS-NBM Deepam status page (https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in).
• Enter your Aadhaar number or rice card details as asked.
• The page shows your Deepam status — whether your connection is linked, which cylinders were delivered, and which subsidies were refunded.
• If the status shows a problem, visit your Grama/Ward Sachivalayam or your LPG distributor with your Aadhaar card and connection details.

The status guide explains each step in detail: https://unqinformation.com/deepam-2-0-status-check-how-to-know-if-your-free-cylinder-subsidy-was-credited/

What to Do If the Subsidy Has Not Come

• Check whether your LPG e-KYC is done — an incomplete e-KYC is the most common cause.
• Check whether your Aadhaar is seeded to the bank account you expect the money in. The subsidy goes to the seeded account.
• Check whether you booked within the block — a cylinder booked outside the block does not count as that block’s free cylinder.
• Confirm the connection is in a woman’s name and the rice card is a white card.

If the subsidy has not come, the subsidy-not-received guide walks through each cause: https://unqinformation.com/lpg-subsidy-not-received/ — and the seeding guide explains how to check and fix the bank account the subsidy goes to: https://unqinformation.com/aadhaar-bank-seeding-npci-mapping-why-your-scheme-money-fails-and-how-to-fix-it/

Deepam 2.0 Scheme: How the Subsidy Refund Reaches Your Bank Account

Under Deepam 2.0 Scheme, you book the cylinder the usual way and pay the full booking amount at the time of booking. After the cylinder is delivered, the subsidy is refunded to the bank account linked to your Aadhaar.

The refund follows the Aadhaar seeding, not the account number written on any form. The NPCI mapper (https://www.npci.org.in/) is the database that all direct benefit transfer payments use, and only one account can be seeded at a time. If your Aadhaar is seeded to an old account, the refund goes there — check the seeding with your bank before the next booking.

Deepam 2.0 Scheme: What Counts as a Free Cylinder — and What Does Not

One free cylinder per block is the rule, and a block means a fixed four months — April to July, August to November, or December to March. If you book within the block, the cylinder counts as that block’s free cylinder, even if the delivery comes a few days later.

That is why the booking date matters more than the delivery date. If you book within the block, the cylinder counts; if you book after the block ends, it does not count as that block’s free cylinder, and the block’s free cylinder is lost. The status guide shows how to check each cylinder: https://unqinformation.com/deepam-2-0-status-check-how-to-know-if-your-free-cylinder-subsidy-was-credited/

Deepam 2.0 Scheme: Where to Get Help

For a problem with the status page, a missing refund, or a wrong entry in your records, the first step is your Grama or Ward Sachivalayam — the guide is here: https://unqinformation.com/grama-ward-sachivalayam-services-how-to-apply-for-any-ap-government-scheme/ The Sachivalayam can check your records and tell you what is wrong.

For problems with the cylinder itself — a delayed delivery, a wrong bill, or a distributor who asks for money — contact your LPG company through MyLPG at https://www.mylpg.in/. Never pay an agent for e-KYC or for a Deepam benefit, and never share an OTP with anyone who calls or messages you.

Read also: Stree Shakti Scheme 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many free cylinders does Deepam 2.0 Scheme give in a year?

Three — one in each four-month block: April to July, August to November, and December to March. A cylinder not used in its block does not carry over to the next block.

Do I have to pay anything at booking?

Yes. You pay the full booking amount, and the subsidy is refunded to your Aadhaar-linked bank account after delivery.

Can the LPG connection be in a man’s name?

No. The domestic LPG connection must be in a woman’s name, and the household must hold a white rice card. Transfer the connection to a woman’s name first.

Where do I check my Deepam status?

On the GSWS-NBM Deepam status page at https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in, using your Aadhaar number or rice card details.

Conclusion

Deepam 2.0 Scheme is running: 3 free cylinders a year, one per four-month block, for white-rice-card households with a domestic LPG connection in a woman’s name. Do your LPG e-KYC, keep your Aadhaar seeded to the account you use, and book inside each block — then the subsidy is refunded to your bank account after every delivery. If a subsidy does not arrive, check the status on the GSWS-NBM portal at https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in first.

Last updated: November 2026