Under the Andhra Pradesh Deepam Scheme 2026, eligible women from white ration card families can receive support for up to 3 LPG refills in a year. The family books and pays for the cylinder first, and the eligible amount is later sent to the woman beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT. To avoid payment issues, make sure your LPG eKYC, Aadhaar-bank linking, and ration card details are correct.
How the Deepam Scheme works
The Deepam scheme is designed to reduce the LPG refill burden for eligible households in Andhra Pradesh. Instead of giving a cylinder directly for free at delivery, the usual process is that the refill is booked normally and the reimbursement is sent later through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Book your LPG refill through your gas agency, app, phone booking, or distributor.
- Pay the cylinder amount at the time of delivery.
- The reimbursement is sent to the eligible woman beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
- Eligible households can receive support for up to 3 cylinders per year.
Deepam Scheme cylinder limit
Under the scheme, eligible families can get support for 3 LPG cylinders in one year. Generally, this is treated as one cylinder for each four-month period. If you miss a booking window or your details are not verified, the benefit may be delayed or skipped.
- 1st cylinder: first four-month period
- 2nd cylinder: second four-month period
- 3rd cylinder: third four-month period
Who can get the Deepam Scheme benefit?
The benefit is mainly meant for eligible women from economically weaker households in Andhra Pradesh. Your ration card, LPG connection, Aadhaar, and bank details should match properly for smooth DBT payment.
- The applicant should be a woman resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- The family should have a white ration card.
- The household should have an active domestic LPG connection.
- The LPG connection should preferably be in the woman beneficiary’s name.
- Aadhaar, bank account, and LPG eKYC details should be updated.
Who may not be eligible?
Some families may not receive the benefit if they do not meet the scheme rules or if their records show higher-income indicators. Final eligibility depends on government verification.
- Income Tax return filers
- Four-wheeler owners
- Households with high electricity consumption
- Large landholding families
- Commercial LPG connections
- Families with mismatched Aadhaar, ration card, LPG, or bank details
How to check Deepam Scheme status
You can check the application or service status through the official MeeSeva portal if a transaction or application number is available.
- Open ap.meeseva.gov.in.
- Go to the application status or transaction status option.
- Enter your application number or transaction number.
- Submit the details to view the latest status.
If you do not have an application number, visit your nearest Village/Ward Sachivalayam or contact your LPG distributor with your ration card, Aadhaar card, LPG consumer number, and bank passbook.
Why Deepam DBT may be delayed
If the reimbursement is not received, it does not always mean the family is rejected. In many cases, the delay happens because of incomplete verification or mismatched details.
- LPG eKYC is not completed
- Aadhaar is not linked with the bank account
- NPCI mapping is inactive
- LPG connection details do not match the ration card
- The bank account is inactive or closed
- The cylinder was booked outside the eligible period
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar card
- White ration card
- LPG consumer number or gas passbook
- Aadhaar-linked bank passbook
- Registered mobile number
Where to get help
If you are eligible but not receiving the benefit, first check your Aadhaar-bank linking and LPG eKYC. After that, visit your Village/Ward Sachivalayam or LPG distributor. Carry your Aadhaar card, ration card, LPG consumer details, and bank passbook for verification.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply separately for the Deepam Scheme?
In most cases, eligible families are identified through ration card and LPG data. If your family appears eligible but the benefit is not received, visit your Village/Ward Sachivalayam for verification.
How many cylinders are covered under the Deepam Scheme?
Eligible households can receive support for up to 3 LPG cylinders per year, usually one cylinder in each four-month period.
Do I get the cylinder free at delivery?
Usually, you pay for the refill at the time of delivery. The eligible amount is then sent back to the woman beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Why did I not receive the Deepam reimbursement?
The most common reasons are incomplete LPG eKYC, Aadhaar-bank linking problems, inactive NPCI mapping, or mismatched ration card and LPG details.
Whose bank account receives the DBT amount?
The reimbursement is generally sent to the eligible woman beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.