The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has mandated Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC for all domestic LPG consumers. This rule ensures subsidies reach genuine beneficiaries and prevents black marketing. Users can complete verification via Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas apps, Aadhaar FaceRD, or through delivery staff during refills.
India consumes over 31 million tons of LPG annually. To streamline subsidy distribution and eliminate fake accounts, the government has introduced mandatory Aadhaar biometric authentication for LPG users.
How To Complete e-KYC
Consumers can finish e-KYC using oil company mobile apps or Aadhaar FaceRD with face scan/OTP. Delivery staff can also verify during cylinder refills.
Why The Rule Matters
The move ensures subsidies under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana reach genuine households, while curbing misuse and black marketing.
Impact On Consumers
No strict deadline has been announced yet, but LPG booking and subsidy access will require completed e-KYC.
Key Highlights
• Aadhaar biometric e-KYC mandatory for all domestic LPG users
• Applies to Indane, Bharat Gas, and HP Gas connections
• Verification possible via mobile apps or Aadhaar FaceRD
• Delivery staff can authenticate during cylinder refills
• Ensures subsidies reach genuine beneficiaries, prevents black marketing
Sources: NewsBytes, The Live Nagpur, OneIndia News