Linking Aadhaar with your LPG connection helps you get government subsidy on cooking gas cylinders directly in your bank account. This is part of the PAHAL scheme for Direct Benefit Transfer or DBT. Without this link, you pay the full market price for cylinders and miss out on the subsidy. The process is easy and secure. It takes just a few days to complete. You can do it online or offline through your gas provider like Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas.
Why Aadhaar Linking is Mandatory for LPG Subsidy
Aadhaar linking is mandatory if you want LPG subsidy. The government gives subsidy on up to 12 cylinders per year for domestic use. This rule is under the DBTL or Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG subsidy scheme. It started years ago to stop fake claims and ensure only real users get the money. For Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana or PMUY users, biometric Aadhaar check is now required. As of November 2025, 69 percent of PMUY users have completed this. New PMUY connections need it right away. If not linked, your subsidy stops and you buy at higher rates.
Benefits of Linking Aadhaar with LPG
The main benefit is quick subsidy transfer to your bank account after buying a cylinder. You save money on gas and avoid cashback hassles. It also keeps your connection safe from fraud. For PMUY families, it means free or low-cost gas for women in poor homes. The subsidy amount changes with oil prices but is around Rs 200 to 300 per cylinder now. There is no limit on how many connections you can link but each gets subsidy for 12 cylinders only. The whole process verifies in 7 to 15 days. Once done, you see status on provider apps or sites.
How to Link Aadhaar with LPG Online
Method 1: Using UIDAI Aadhaar Seeding Portal
- First make sure your Aadhaar is already linked to your bank account. If not, go to your bank site or branch and use Form 1 to seed it.
- Visit the UIDAI Aadhaar seeding portal at rasf.uidai.gov.in
- Fill your location details like state and district
- Choose benefit type as LPG
- Pick your scheme name like IOCL for Indane, BPCL for Bharat Gas or HPCL for HP Gas
- Enter your distributor name from the list and your 17-digit LPG consumer number from the gas booklet
- Add your mobile number, email and 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Click submit. You get an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile
- Enter it to confirm. The request goes for verification
- You get a message when it succeeds
Method 2: Provider-Specific Online Steps
Open the site or app of your gas company:
- For Indane: Go to mylpg.in and click “Join DBTL using Aadhaar”. Enter consumer number and Aadhaar details.
- For Bharat Gas: Use ebharatgas.com and select Aadhaar seeding.
- For HP Gas: Visit myhpgas.in and choose the DBT option.
Fill the form with exact matching name and details from Aadhaar. Submit and wait for OTP on your phone. Enter the code fast as it expires soon. This OTP comes from UIDAI to verify you own the Aadhaar. No full details are shared. It is private and follows data rules.
OTP Verification Process
The OTP process is simple and safe. Your mobile must be active and linked to Aadhaar. If no OTP comes, check network or request again after a minute. It verifies identity without paper work. For PMUY, you may need biometric check later at distributor using fingerprints.
How to Link Aadhaar with LPG Offline
Offline methods are good if you have no internet. Here’s how:
Visit Distributor Office
- Go to your nearest gas distributor office with your Aadhaar card, gas booklet and bank passbook
- Ask for Form 1 and Form 2
- Form 1 links Aadhaar to bank for LPG
- Form 2 links it to your consumer number
- Fill both with correct details
- Attach self-attested copies of Aadhaar, bank proof and ID like voter card
- Submit at the drop box or to the staff
- They verify and update in 7 to 10 days
Alternative Offline Methods
- By Post: You can post the forms to the address on provider sites
- IVRS (Phone): Call IVRS numbers from company pages
- For Indane, dial district code from indane.co.in
- Follow voice steps to enter Aadhaar
- Bharat and HP have similar toll-free lines like 1800-2333-555
Linking for Family Members
You can link Aadhaar for family members too if they have separate connections. Use the same steps but enter their details. This helps all get subsidy without mix-ups.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Name Mismatch: Update gas details first at distributor if there’s mismatch between Aadhaar and gas records
- OTP Failure: Visit offline if OTP repeatedly fails
- Old Mobile Numbers: Cause delays so update at UIDAI site
- PMUY Biometric Issues: May need re-do if failed
- Check Status: Use provider apps or send SMS like “LPMB” to 9222366666 for Indane
Recent Updates (2025)
Recent updates in 2025 focus on biometrics for PMUY to cut fakes. From January, inactive connections over years get removed. As of December 2025, more checks ensure only active users get subsidy. Always use official sites to avoid scams.
Documents Required
- Online: No photo upload needed. Just Aadhaar number and consumer number
- Offline: Carry Aadhaar original for check, plus copies
- Bank Passbook: Shows account for subsidy
- Gas Booklet: Keep safe as it has consumer number
- Extra ID: No extra ID verification unless PMUY biometric
For complete details on Aadhaar documents, visit our Aadhaar documents guide.
Important Points to Remember
- LPG KYC is now mostly Aadhaar-based. It replaces old paper checks for new links.
- Do it soon to get next subsidy smooth.
- Contact your distributor or helpline if stuck.
- Linking keeps your gas affordable and secure.
- Subsidy is available for up to 12 cylinders per year per connection.
For more information on Aadhaar services, visit GetMyAadhaarUIDai.com or check the official UIDAI website.