Tamil Nadu government to reimburse money for three LPG cylinders annually from next Pongal, says CM Vijay
Mr. Vijay said the money for the cylinders would be credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries
On Monday, August 24, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a new scheme to reimburse three domestic LPG cylinders per year for eligible homemakers. This initiative, known as the 'Annapoorani Super Six Scheme', will be launched on Pongal Day in 2027. The scheme aims to benefit a total of 1,30,16,104 families, with the government anticipating a cost of around ₹4,000 crore.
The provision of six free cooking gas cylinders annually was a significant electoral promise made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) during the 2026 Assembly polls.
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