Need bank facilities for direct benefit transfer: CM O Panneerselvam to Centre
29 Nov 2014 10:59 AM IST
As per details of the scheme, all consumers will need a bank account
Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam
Chennai: Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Friday urged the Centre to ensure that adequate banking facilities are made available throughout the state to ensure that citizens living in remote and rural areas get the benefit of the modified direct benefit transfer for LPG consumers (MDBTL) scheme.
The scheme that was launched across 54 districts including Puducherry on November 14, 2014 will be launched in TN and across the rest of the country from January 1, 2015.
As per details of the scheme, all consumers will need a bank account to join MDBTL and avail LPG subsidy. Consumers will get one time permanent advance in their bank account prior to buying the first market priced LPG cylinder.
In his letter to the PM, Panneerselvam pointed out the state government foresaw certain deficiencies. “Firstly, the scheme requires adequate banking facilities. In remote areas, people may find it difficult to access bank branches.
To deepen penetration, the primary agricultural cooperative societies and post offices can also be involved in delivering the subsidy,” the CM said.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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