The PAHAL scheme, launched in 2013, is aimed at reduce diversion and eliminate duplicate or bogus LPG connections
After his successful experiment with cooking gas subsidy, the PM's second such exercise - the call for a 'janata curfew' - could be precursor to more ambitious follow-through steps, writes T N Ninan
The CAG claimed that 92% of the Rs 23,316.21 cr the govt saved in subsidy payout in 2015-16 occurred due to a drop in crude oil prices
Under the scheme, consumers are sold LPG cylinders on market rate and get subsidy in their bank accounts.