Chandrababu the CM of AP will be launching the free LPG refill scheme from today in the state of AP.
The free gas scheme came into force on Tuesday. A sum of ₹ 876,excluding the central subsidy of ₹ 25, is given by the state for each cylinder. This amount would be credited to the personal account of all the beneficiaries in 48 hours. Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar said free gas bookings have started from 10am on Tuesday and more than 4 lakh bookings were made. Oil companies have stated that they would handle 2.5 lakh bookings per day.
On November 1, free gas will be distributed to the beneficiaries in Ichapuram of Srikakulam district at the hands of the CM. From the next instalment, the government will put funds in advance into the accounts of the beneficiaries.
Despite the financial difficulties, the government decided to implement the scheme. Beneficiaries of the Deepam scheme from Tenali,Balamma, Bhavani from Eluru, Mangatayaru from Vijayawada and others were present.
When compared to Telangana the state of AP has been rolling out various free schemes as promised in the election manifesto.
