Priyanka Poojary
On January 19, 2022 Jharkhand state cabinet headed by CM Hemant Soren approved Petrol Subsidy Scheme in the state. This scheme will be launched by the CM on January 26, 2022. Under this scheme eligible ration card holders in the state will get a petrol subsidy of Rs 250 every month. To be eligible under the scheme the beneficiary must own a registered two wheeler with valid driving license. The state government will provide this subsidy through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank account of the eligible card holder. CM launched CMSUPPORTS app under this scheme. This app is to be used for registration by the beneficiaries.
Overview:
| Scheme | Petrol Subsidy Scheme |
| Scheme Under | Jharkhand Government |
| To be Launched By | CM Hemant Soren |
| Launch Date | January 26, 2022 |
| Beneficiaries | Ration card holders in the state |
| Benefit | Petrol subsidy of Rs 250 per month |
| Main Objective | To provide subsidy on petrol for ensuring welfare of the state residents. |
Objectives & Benefits:
- This scheme tends to provide assistance to the eligible ration card holders in the state.
- Under this scheme the eligible beneficiaries will get a petrol subsidy of Rs 250 per month.
- This scheme aims at benefitting the residents through cost saving.
- It covers all the eligible ration card holders with their own a registered two wheeler.
- It aims to assist the people in times of the ongoing pandemic thereby ensuring their welfare.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a ration card holder registered under NFSA/ JSFSS.
- Applicant must possess a two wheeler.
- Vehicle must be registered in the name of the applicant.
- Vehicle must be registered in Jharkhand state.
- Applicant must possess a valid driving license.
- Applicant must possess a valid mobile no. and bank account linked to Aadhaar card.
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Vehicle Details
- Driving License
- Bank Passbook
- Passport size photo
How to Register/ Apply:
- Visit the official website @jsfss.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click on the Jharkhand Petrol Subsidy registration link.
- Fill in the details required and click on Register.
- Get the mobile no. verified via OTP.
- Login with the required details, fill in the form, upload required documents and submit.
- Registration may also be done through CMSUPPORTS app.
- Download and install the app from Google Play store.
- Get the mobile no. verified via OTP.
- Fill in the required details and submit.
Key Points:
- CM Soren is about to launch Petrol Subsidy Scheme in the state on January 26, 2022.
- Under this scheme ration card holders in the state will get a petrol subsidy of Rs 250 every month through DBT.
- To be eligible the applicant must own a two wheeler in the state.
- CM launched CMSUPPORTS app under this scheme on January 19, 2022.
- Beneficiaries can use this app or official JSFSS Jharkhand website for registration.
- After application, the district supply officer will verify the vehicle and other details.
- Once verified and approved the applicant will start getting subsidy.
- Around 59 lakh beneficiaries are estimated under this scheme.
- Estimated annual outlay of this scheme is Rs 901.86 crores.
