From 1 October 2026, Biometric Aadhaar Authentication becomes mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills. The Biometric Aadhaar Authentication ensures that subsidised LPG reaches only genuine and deserving households, preventing diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders for commercial and industrial use, removing duplicate and ineligible connections, and makes subsidy delivery transparent and targeted. The delivery person can complete authentication on the spot using the OMC mobile application. Consumers can also visit their LPG distributor and complete authentication there. Those yet to authenticate can do so at the time of delivery, at the distributor’s showroom, or via the official OMC apps — IndianOil ONE (Indane customers), HelloBPCL (Bharatgas customers) or HP PAY (HP Gas customers). Consumers who are unwilling or unable to complete BAA can still receive LPG. They will need to register this choice on their OMC’s digital channels: the consumer web portal, mobile app, WhatsApp chatbot, IVRS or other available channels. As on 19 September 2026, 27.43 crore active domestic LPG consumers have completed BAA, a coverage of 89.9%. Post navigation NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Bihar Harassment Case; 3 Arrested, SIT Formed
