TNLA.PR.No: 12 Date: 24.08.2026 Statement by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru S. Joseph Vijay in the Legislative Assembly under Rule 110 Regarding Provision of 3 Free Domestic LPG Gas Cylinders per Year to Eligible Families Hon'ble Speaker, In fulfilling our commitments made in the 'Vetri Vision Document' towards women's welfare and easing household financial burdens, the government announces the scheme to provide 3 free domestic LPG cylinders per year to eligible ration cardholder families across Tamil Nadu. This welfare initiative directly supports over 1 crore families across the state, ensuring that clean cooking energy reaches every household without financial distress. The scheme will be implemented systematically across the financial year, involving an annual government expenditure of approximately Rs. 4,000 crore. ******* Issued By: - DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9