**Executive Summary:**
Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1998 addresses the implementation of the Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL) PAHAL scheme in Madhya Pradesh, specifically in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency. Implemented since January 2015, the scheme ensures transparent LPG subsidy disbursal by directly transferring subsidies to consumer bank accounts. As of July 1, 2025, there are 1.67 crore consumers enrolled in Madhya Pradesh, out of 30.63 crore LPG consumers enrolled under PAHAL scheme across the country.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **PAHAL Scheme Overview:**
* DBTL PAHAL scheme implemented since January 2015 nationwide, including Madhya Pradesh.
* LPG cylinders are sold at non-subsidized prices.
* Subsidies are directly transferred to consumers' bank accounts through Aadhaar Transfer Compliant (ATC) or Bank Transfer Compliant (BTC) modes.
* **Enrollment Statistics (as of 01.07.2025):**
* 30.63 crore LPG consumers enrolled under PAHAL scheme across the country.
* 1.67 crore consumers in Madhya Pradesh.
* Consumer numbers in Katni, Panna, and Chhatarpur districts within the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency are detailed in Annexure A.
* **Scheme Benefits and Improvements:**
* PAHAL helped identify and eliminate ghost, multiple, and inactive accounts.
* Reduced diversion of subsidized LPG for commercial use.
* Subsidy payments are administered through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) since August 2021.
* **Implementation and Support:**
* Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) conduct awareness camps and outreach drives.
* Digital support is provided through mobile applications and online portals.
* Grievance redressal mechanisms are in place for addressing subsidy transfer concerns.
* **Annexure A Details (as of 01.07.2025):**
* **Katni:** 3,45,277 active LPG consumers, with 3,25,628 Cash Transfer Compliant (CTC) consumers.
* **Panna:** 2,17,061 active LPG consumers, with 2,13,585 CTC consumers.
* **Chhatarpur:** 4,23,799 active LPG consumers, with 4,16,542 CTC consumers.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **LPG Consumers:**
* *Impact:* Receive LPG subsidies directly into their bank accounts, promoting transparency and reducing potential for misuse.
* *Action Required:* Ensure bank accounts are linked and compliant with either ATC or BTC modes to receive subsidies. Utilize available digital support and grievance redressal mechanisms for any concerns.
* **Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for implementing and promoting the PAHAL scheme through awareness programs and digital support.
* *Action Required:* Continue conducting awareness campaigns, providing digital support, and addressing consumer grievances to ensure effective scheme implementation.
* **Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas):**
* *Impact:* Monitors the effective and transparent disbursal of LPG subsidies through the PAHAL scheme and the PFMS system.
* *Action Required:* Maintain oversight of the scheme's implementation, address any identified issues, and ensure the continued efficient functioning of the subsidy transfer mechanism.
Key Entities Referenced
PAHAL Scheme: A direct benefit transfer scheme for LPG subsidies.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India where the PAHAL scheme is being implemented.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for the PAHAL scheme.
Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma: Member of Parliament who asked the question about PAHAL scheme in Lok Sabha.
Katni, Madhya Pradesh: A district in Madhya Pradesh with LPG consumers enrolled under PAHAL.
Panna, Madhya Pradesh: A district in Madhya Pradesh with LPG consumers enrolled under PAHAL.
Khajuraho Lok Sabha Constituency: A Lok Sabha constituency that includes Katni, Panna, and Chhatarpur districts.
Public Financial Management System PFMS: System used for administering subsidy payments for DBTL.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1998
TO BE ANSWERED ON 31st July, 2025
PAHAL Scheme in Madhya Pradesh
1998. Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma:
पे(cid:282)ो(cid:871)लयम एवं (cid:292)ाकृ(cid:467)तक गैस मं(cid:287)ी
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is implementing the PAHAL scheme to provide direct cash transfers
for LPG subsidies especially in Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has ensured the inclusion of all eligible beneficiaries in the districts
of Katni, Panna and the town of Khajuraho in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha Constituency;
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the measures taken to ensure the scheme’s success; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps being taken to address the issue?
ANSWER
पे(cid:282)ो(cid:871)लयम एवं (cid:292)ाकृ(cid:467)तक गैस मं(cid:287)ालय म(cid:581) रा(cid:207)यमं(cid:287)ी
((cid:302)ी सुरेश गोपी)
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SURESH GOPI)
(a) & (b): Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL)-PAHAL Scheme has been implemented since
January 2015 for transparent and effective disbursal of subsidy across the country including in
the state of Madhya Pradesh. Under PAHAL Scheme, all domestic LPG cylinders are sold at
non-subsidised price and applicable subsidy to LPG consumers is transferred directly into the
bank account of the consumers. The applicable subsidy is transferred either through Aadhaar
Transfer Compliant (ATC) or Bank Transfer Compliant (BTC) mode.As on 01.07.2025, there are 30.63 crore LPG consumers enrolled under PAHAL scheme
including 1.67 crore consumers in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
The details of number of Cash Transfer Compliant (CTC) LPG consumers under PAHAL
Scheme, as on 01.07.2025, in Katni, Panna and the town of Khajuraho in the Khajuraho Lok
Sabha constituency (which covers Katni, Panna and Chhatarpur district) are at Annexure-A.
(c) & (d): PAHAL has helped in identifying ‘ghost’ accounts, multiple accounts and inactive
accounts. This has helped in curbing diversion of subsidised LPG to commercial purposes. It is
important to ensure that these benefits reach the eligible and targeted beneficiaries in an efficient
and timely manner.
From August 2021, subsidy payments for DBTL are being administered through the Public
Financial Management System (PFMS). PFMS facilitates sound Public Financial Management
System for Government of India by establishing an efficient fund flow system as well as a
payment cum accounting network. PFMS provides real time, reliable and meaningful
management information system and an effective decision support system, as part of the Digital
India initiative of Government of India.
To ensure the effective implementation of the PAHAL scheme, Oil Marketing Companies
(OMCs), through their LPG distributors, regularly conduct awareness camps, outreach drives,
and offer digital support through mobile applications and online customer portals to promote
inclusion and ensure the smooth implementation of the PAHAL scheme. Additionally, grievance
redressal mechanisms are in place to address any concerns raised by customers regarding the
LPG subsidy transfer under the PAHAL scheme.
*******Annexure-A
Annexure referred to in part (a) to (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1998 to be answered
on 31.07.2025 regarding “PAHAL Scheme in Madhya Pradesh” asked by Shri Vishnu Datt
Sharma.
Details of PAHAL consumers in Katni, Panna and the town of Khajuraho in the
Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency as on 01.07.2025
No. of Active Cash Transfer
District LPG Consumers Compliant (CTC)
Consumers
Katni 3,45,277 3,25,628
Panna 2,17,061 2,13,585
Chhattarpur 4,23,799 4,16,542
Source: IOCL on behalf of PSU OMCs