Quick answer. Go to the Government of India LPG portal mylpg.in, pick your gas company (Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas), and open the PAHAL (DBTL) subsidy status option. Under PAHAL, the एलपीजी सब्सिडी, where applicable, is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) straight to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
If you are short on time: jump to How to check LPG subsidy status for the two main ways to check.
Quick summary. The scheme is PAHAL (DBTL): the LPG subsidy, where applicable, is sent by DBT to your bank. Check status on the GoI portal mylpg.in or your gas company site (Indane, Bharat Gas, HP Gas). What you need: your LPG consumer number or registered mobile number. For DBT to work, your Aadhaar and bank account must be seeded with the bank and the distributor. Safety: use only official portals and never share an OTP.
PAHAL stands for Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh, the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) scheme. Under it, you pay the market price for a domestic cylinder. The subsidy, where it applies to you, is then transferred by DBT to your bank account.
Not every household receives a cash subsidy. Subsidy depends on current government policy, your category and your location. Some consumers see a zero or no-subsidy entry, and that can be correct under the rules in force.
Ujjwala (PMUY) beneficiaries are also covered for their entitled benefits through DBT. For any DBT credit to reach you, your Aadhaar and bank account must be correctly seeded with both your bank and your LPG distributor.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| LPG consumer number | Identifies your connection on the portal |
| Registered mobile number | Used for login and OTP verification |
| Gas company name | You must pick Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas |
| Aadhaar seeding status | Needed for the DBT credit to reach you |
| Bank account seeding status | The account where the subsidy is credited |
| Bank passbook or statement | Confirms whether the credit actually arrived |
| Reason | What to do |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar not linked to the connection | Seed Aadhaar with your distributor and bank |
| Bank account not seeded for DBT | Ask your bank to seed the account with Aadhaar |
| Mismatch in name or details | Get records corrected at the bank or distributor |
| KYC pending or incomplete | Complete KYC with your LPG distributor |
| Policy or category means no cash subsidy | A zero entry can be correct under current rules |
| Recent cylinder credit still in process | Wait a few working days, then recheck |
First confirm on the portal that your Aadhaar and bank are seeded, and check your bank statement for a pending or failed entry. If the records look correct but no credit appears, raise the issue with your LPG distributor in writing and keep the reference.
If you do not get a clear answer, you can file an RTI to ask for the status and reasons. See RTI for LPG PAHAL subsidy not credited and RTI for LPG subsidy for what to ask. You can prepare your application with the RTI Drafter.
An RTI works because a public authority must give information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Section 6(1) lets you ask, and Section 7(1) sets the timeline for a reply.
Use the Government of India portal mylpg.in and pick your gas company. You can also log in to the Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas site or app. Each shows your PAHAL (DBTL) status and recent subsidy and cylinder history.
A zero or no-subsidy entry is not always an error. Whether you get a cash subsidy depends on current government policy, your category and location. If you believe you are eligible, confirm your Aadhaar and bank seeding, then ask your distributor.
You mainly need your LPG consumer number or your registered mobile number. The portal may send an OTP to that mobile number to verify you. Keep your bank passbook handy to confirm whether a credit actually arrived.
Yes, Ujjwala beneficiaries receive their entitled benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer to a bank account. As with all PAHAL credits, your Aadhaar and bank account must be correctly seeded for the money to reach you.
After a cylinder delivery, an eligible credit usually appears in your bank account within a few working days. If more time passes and your details are correctly seeded, check the portal entry and then raise it with your distributor.
Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Always confirm your final status on the official portal.