Andhra Civil Supplies Minister Urges Swift Action on Deepam-2 Subsidy Deposits
Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar has directed officials to expedite the deposit of LPG subsidies under the Deepam-2 scheme, ensuring beneficiaries receive timely reimbursements. During a review meeting held at the Civil Supplies Bhavan on Thursday with representatives from oil marketing companies, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to its “Super Six” welfare promises, which include providing three free gas cylinders annually to every eligible woman in the state.
Minister Manohar emphasized that under the Deepam-2 scheme, beneficiaries must initially book their cylinder at full price. Once delivered—within 24 hours in urban areas and 48 hours in rural areas—the subsidy amount will be refunded directly to their bank accounts within 48 hours. He stressed the importance of a seamless process, especially for those who had booked cylinders on March 31 but experienced technical glitches during the subsidy deposit for April deliveries. He instructed civil supplies officials and oil companies to resolve these issues immediately and ensure no eligible household is left waiting.
So far, an impressive 99.22 lakh women have availed their first free cylinder under Deepam-2. To support this massive initiative, the state government has allocated ₹2,684 crore. The minister also called for a statewide awareness campaign to educate the public on how to use the scheme effectively, including how to claim all three cylinders within the prescribed four-month intervals.
Additionally, any complaints or issues related to the scheme—such as delivery delays or subsidy mismatches—can be reported via the toll-free number 1967. Civil Supplies Commissioner Saurabh Gaur, Managing Director Manazir Jilani, and officials from IOC, HPCL, and BPCL were present during the meeting to address operational concerns and streamline coordination.
The Deepam-2 scheme is emerging as a cornerstone of Andhra Pradesh’s welfare agenda, aimed at reducing household fuel expenses and empowering women economically across both urban and rural communities.
