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No Address Proof Needed for 5-kg LPG Cylinders, Easing Access for Migrants

The Indian government has waived the address proof requirement for obtaining 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG cylinders to aid migrant workers, students, and daily-wage earners. Applicants need only a valid ID card and a self-declaration letter stating their local residence and household cooking use. The move has seen strong demand, with over 6.6 lakh such cylinders sold across the country since late March. Authorities clarify the scheme is strictly for domestic use and not for commercial customers.

Key Points: 5-kg LPG Cylinders Now Available Without Address Proof

  • No address proof required
  • Only valid ID & self-declaration needed
  • Aimed at migrants, students, daily-wage earners
  • For household use only, not commercial
  • Over 6.6 lakh cylinders sold since March
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No address proof needed for 5-kg LPG cylinders; Centre eases access for migrants, students

Government eases rules for migrants & students to get 5-kg LPG cylinders with just an ID card. Over 6.6 lakh cylinders sold recently.

"a good gesture for vulnerable sections - Chandra Prakash"

New Delhi, April 5

In a relief move for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners, the government has allowed the sale of 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG cylinders without requiring address proof.

People can now get these cylinders from authorised distributors by showing only a valid ID card.

Chandra Prakash, President of the All India LPG Distributors Federation, welcomed the decision and called it "a good gesture" for vulnerable sections.

"FTL connections can be given to needy and migrant workers who are not able to avail a domestic new connection," he said, adding that "migrant maids, daily-wage labourers, students, and professionals who lack a permanent address can now access cooking fuel without bureaucratic hurdles."

He said migrants who face difficulty in cooking for themselves or their families can visit the nearest LPG distributor with a valid ID and a self-declaration letter. The letter should state that they live in the area and will use the cylinder only for cooking purposes. The facility is also available for migrant students and professionals who do not have an existing LPG connection.

Prakash made it clear that the scheme is only for household use. "These FTL cylinders are not meant for commercial customers," he said.

The response to the move has been strong. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, more than 90,000 five-kilogram FTL cylinders were sold in a single day. Since March 23, 2026, around 6.6 lakh cylinders have been sold across the country.

The Ministry has described the move as part of a broader effort to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, particularly amid the evolving conflict in West Asia.

The government has also urged citizens not to panic-buy or make unnecessary LPG bookings, and has advised the public to rely only on official sources for information.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an international student in Pune, this is a game-changer. Getting an LPG connection was a nightmare with all the paperwork. Now just an ID? That's incredibly helpful.
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Priya S
Good step, but implementation is key. Will distributors actually follow this without creating their own 'informal charges'? Hope there is a proper grievance cell for migrants if they face issues.
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Vikram M
Finally! My sister works as a nurse in Hyderabad and lives in a PG. She was using an electric hotplate which was so expensive. This will make her life much easier and safer.
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Aman W
The numbers speak for themselves - 90,000 cylinders in a day! Shows the huge pent-up demand. A practical policy that cuts red tape. More such citizen-friendly decisions are needed.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: While the intent is good, 5kg cylinders are often more expensive per kg than the standard 14.2kg ones. For daily-wage earners, this cost difference matters. Hope subsidies or price rationalization is considered.
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Nisha Z
This is a big help for construction workers who move sites frequently. They can now cook proper meals instead of relying on street food. Healthier and more economical. Bahut accha faisla!

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