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PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that forms to avail the benefit of the government’s scheme providing three free LPG cylinders will be available at panchayats and with local MLAs from September 5.
Addressing an event in Panaji, Sawant said beneficiaries who complete the application process and submit the required documents will start receiving financial assistance of ₹3,000 directly into their bank accounts from September 9.
“The forms to avail three free cylinders will be available in panchayats and with local MLAs from September 5. From September 9, beneficiaries will start getting Rs 3,000 in their bank accounts,” Sawant said.
The Chief Minister said the scheme fulfils a promise made by his government during the 2022 Assembly elections to provide three free LPG cylinders to eligible beneficiaries.
Applicants will be required to submit copies of their bank passbook, Aadhaar card and voter identity card along with the application, he said.
Sawant said the financial assistance of ₹3,000 would help eligible beneficiaries meet the cost of three LPG cylinders under the scheme.
