PAHAL (DBTL) Scheme strengthened with Biometric Verification

Key facts

• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas oversees the Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL)-PAHAL Scheme operational since January 2015.
• Common LPG Database Platform (CLDP) introduced to identify and block duplicate, inactive, and fraudulent LPG connections using Aadhaar number, bank details, Household ID, Ration card, name and address matching.
• Aadhaar-Based Biometric Verification mandated for PMUY and PAHAL beneficiaries, with 69% of existing PMUY users completed as of 1 November 2025.
• Terminated 8.63 lakh ineligible PMUY connections and 20,000 inactive beneficiaries since January 2025.
• Strengthened Grievance Redress System includes toll-free helpline 1800-2333-555, LPG distributor offices, OMCs' apps and websites, CPGRAMS portal, WhatsApp support, social media channels, and LPG emergency line 1906.