Tamil Nadu to reimburse three LPG cylinders annually from 2027
Tamil Nadu will reimburse money for three domestic LPG cylinders annually under a new scheme to start on Pongal 2027, benefiting over 13 million families at an estimated cost of ₹4,000 crore.
Key takeaways
- Tamil Nadu will implement a new scheme to reimburse the cost of three LPG cylinders annually for eligible households starting in 2027.
- The initiative targets families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh annually and includes specific groups such as farmers and families with disabilities.
- Beneficiary reimbursements will be deposited directly into bank accounts after beneficiary data is collected from oil companies.
What Happened
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the launch of the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme, which will reimburse the money for three domestic LPG cylinders per year for eligible homemakers. The scheme is set to begin on Pongal Day in 2027. Reimbursements will be credited directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries after the government collects beneficiary lists from oil companies following cylinder distribution.
The program targets households with an annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh, as well as middle and marginal farmers and families of persons with disabilities. The government stated that the plan aims to alleviate fuel-cost pressures and fulfill a poll promise made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Why It Matters
The move translates welfare funding into direct cash reimbursements tied to gas consumption, potentially easing household budgets amid supply and price pressures noted by the administration. Officials cited a recent four-month shortage of cylinders and rising fuel prices as context for introducing direct reimbursement rather than a subsidy model.
Background
The proposal forms part of a broader political pledge associated with TVK’s electoral platform ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. The state government described the scheme as a response to financial strain on families and a mechanism to maintain access to cooking fuels.
Key Facts
- Scheme name: Annapoorani Super Six Scheme
- Beneficiary pool: 1,30,16,104 families
- Beneficiary benefit: reimbursement for three LPG cylinders per year
- Launch date: Pongal Day in 2027
- Estimated cost to government: ₹4,000 crore
- Eligibility: annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh; middle and marginal farmers; families of persons with disabilities
- Reimbursements to be credited to bank accounts post-cylinder distribution
- Context cited: cylinder shortages over the past four months and higher fuel prices
What Happens Next
The government will finalize lists of eligible beneficiaries with data from oil companies after registrations and cylinder distribution, enabling the transfer of reimbursement funds to bank accounts as the program rolls out in 2027.
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