What do you get under Deepam 2.0?
Three free 14.2 kg LPG cylinders a year: you pay at delivery and the full cost is credited back to your bank account, usually within 48 hours.
Deepam 2.0: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: 1.08 crore women get three free cylinders a year; ₹2,897 crore credited so far. official source
Who is eligible for Deepam 2.0?
- Families in Andhra Pradesh with a white rice card and an LPG connection (Indane, HP or Bharat Gas) in the household.
- One free cylinder in each four-month block of the year; a cylinder not booked in its block is not carried forward.
Also check:
- The LPG connection, rice card and bank account should all be linked to the same Aadhaar, and LPG e-KYC must be complete.
Documents needed for Deepam 2.0
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Deepam 2.0
- No separate application: book a cylinder with your gas agency as usual in each block.
- Pay at delivery; the refund comes to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- If the refund does not come, check e-KYC at your gas agency and ask at the village or ward secretariat.
How to check Deepam 2.0 status
- Check the refund in your bank passbook or SMS.
- Or check Deepam status on the GSWS beneficiary portal or at the village or ward secretariat with your rice card number.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Deepam 2.0?
Families in Andhra Pradesh with a white rice card and an LPG connection (Indane, HP or Bharat Gas) in the household. One free cylinder in each four-month block of the year; a cylinder not booked in its block is not carried forward.
How much do I get under Deepam 2.0?
Three free 14.2 kg LPG cylinders a year: you pay at delivery and the full cost is credited back to your bank account, usually within 48 hours.
What documents do I need for Deepam 2.0?
Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for Deepam 2.0?
No separate application: book a cylinder with your gas agency as usual in each block. Pay at delivery; the refund comes to your Aadhaar-linked bank account. If the refund does not come, check e-KYC at your gas agency and ask at the village or ward secretariat. Official site: https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in/BMS/
How do I check Deepam 2.0 status?
Check the refund in your bank passbook or SMS. Or check Deepam status on the GSWS beneficiary portal or at the village or ward secretariat with your rice card number.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Deepam 2.0?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How many free cylinders do I get under Deepam 2?
Three a year, one in each four-month block. You pay at delivery and the money comes back to your bank account.
Why did my Deepam 2 money not come?
Usually because LPG e-KYC is pending, the bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded, or the name on the rice card and gas connection does not match. Fix it at the gas agency or bank and raise it at your secretariat.
Official sources
- Andhra Pradesh Budget Speech 2026-27, Finance Department (Deepam 2.0, para 58)
- All India Radio News, 1 November 2024: CM launches Deepam 2.0
- Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Department, Govt of Andhra Pradesh
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.