To do a Deepam 2.0 eligibility check, go to the EPDS Deepam-2 dashboard (epds2.ap.gov.in/lpgDeepam/epds ) or the GSWS-NBM portal, type your ration card number, and see if you are eligible no OTP is needed.
You are eligible if you are a woman, 18 or older, living in Andhra Pradesh, with a white (rice) ration card and a home gas connection in a woman’s name. Eligible women get 3 free LPG cylinders a year (one every four months). You can also check on WhatsApp Governance or at your Village/Ward Secretariat.
What is a Deepam 2.0 Eligibility Check?
The Deepam 2.0 Scheme is an Andhra Pradesh Government scheme. It gives women 3 free LPG cylinders a year, one free cylinder every four months. You pay the full price first, and the government gives the money back to your bank in 48 hours.
A “Deepam 2.0 eligibility check” simply means finding out if your name is on the eligible list and if you can get the free cylinders. You can check this online with your ration card number, or offline at your Secretariat. It is quick and free.
Deepam 2.0 Eligibility Check Overview 2026
| Detail | Information |
| Scheme Name | Deepam 2.0 (AP Free Gas Cylinder Scheme) |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Benefit | 3 free LPG cylinders a year (1 every 4 months) |
| Check Eligibility | epds2.ap.gov.in/lpgDeepam/epds / GSWS-NBM |
| Details Needed | Ration card number (no OTP) |
| Main Rule | Woman-name gas connection + white (rice) card |
| Age Rule | Woman must be 18 or older |
| Offline Check | Village/Ward Secretariat / WhatsApp |
| Helpline | 14400 |
Who is Eligible for Deepam 2.0? (Eligibility Rules)
You are eligible if you meet all these rules:
- You are a woman and you live in Andhra Pradesh.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your family has a white (rice) ration card.
- The gas connection is in a woman’s name (Indane, HP Gas, or Bharat Gas).
- You have an active home gas connection in the state.
- Your Aadhaar and bank account are linked for the refund.
If you meet all these, you can get 3 free LPG cylinders in a year.
Who is Not Eligible for Deepam 2.0?
You are not eligible if:
- Your family has no white (rice) ration card.
- The gas connection is not in a woman’s name.
- You have a business (commercial) gas connection, not a home one.
- You try to get it on more than one connection from the same company (only one connection per home gets it).
If your details do not match the government records, your eligibility may show as “not eligible” until you fix them.
How to Check Deepam 2.0 Eligibility Online (Step-by-Step)
The best way to check is on the EPDS dashboard. Follow these easy steps:
Step 1: Go to the official website epds2.ap.gov.in/lpgDeepam/epds .
Step 2: On the home page, click “Click here for Deepam-2 Dashboard”.
Step 3: Type your ration card number (or gas details).
Step 4: Finish the check if it asks.
Step 5: The screen shows if you are eligible, along with your gas agency and cylinder details.
There is also a new GSWS-NBM Deepam 2.0 portal. It shows your eligibility, cylinder delivery date, and refund status using only your ration card number with no OTP.
How to Check Deepam 2.0 Eligibility on WhatsApp
The AP Government WhatsApp Governance service is the fastest way to check. Just:
- Send a message to the AP WhatsApp Governance number.
- Choose the Deepam / LPG subsidy option.
- Type your ration card or gas details.
- You will see if you are eligible, and even the reason if you are not.
How to Check Deepam 2.0 Eligibility Offline (Secretariat)
If you cannot check online, you can check offline very easily:
- Go to your nearest Village or Ward Secretariat (Sachivalayam).
- Give your ration card number or Aadhaar to the staff.
- They will check the list and tell you if you are eligible.
This is the best way for women who do not use the internet.
Why Does My Deepam 2.0 Eligibility Show “Not Eligible”?
Here are the common reasons:
- No white (rice) ration card in the family.
- Gas connection is not in a woman’s name.
- Rice card, gas, or Aadhaar details do not match in the records.
- Aadhaar is not linked to your bank or gas connection.
- More than one connection only one gets the benefit.
Check the reason on the dashboard or WhatsApp, and then fix it at your Secretariat.
How to Fix Deepam 2.0 Eligibility Problems
Here are the simple fixes:
- Match your records: Go to your Village/Ward Secretariat with your ration card, Aadhaar, and gas details to match them.
- Connection in woman’s name: Change the gas connection to a woman’s name at your gas agency.
- Link Aadhaar: Link your Aadhaar to your bank account and gas connection.
- Get a rice card: If you have no white (rice) card, apply for one first.
Deepam 2.0 Helpline Number
If your eligibility problem is not solved, you can get help here:
- Deepam 2.0 Helpline: 14400
- Village/Ward Secretariat (to fix and match records)
- Your gas agency (for connection help)
Always use only the official EPDS portal and WhatsApp service. Do not trust fake websites.
Conclusion
You can check your Deepam 2.0 eligibility online in a few minutes. Enter your ration card number on the official portal to see your status. You can also visit your Village/Ward Secretariat for help.
If your status says “Not Eligible”, update your ration card, Aadhaar, and LPG connection details. After correcting the information, check your status again.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How can I check my Deepam 2.0 eligibility online?
Go to epds2.ap.gov.in/lpgDeepam/epds, click “Click here for Deepam-2 Dashboard”, type your ration card number, and see if you are eligible. You can also use the GSWS-NBM portal or WhatsApp.
2. Do I need an OTP to check Deepam 2.0 eligibility?
No. The GSWS-NBM Deepam 2.0 portal shows your eligibility using only your ration card number, with no OTP needed.
3. Who is eligible for the Deepam 2.0 scheme?
Women who are 18 or older, live in Andhra Pradesh, have a white (rice) ration card, and have a home gas connection in a woman’s name are eligible.
4. Who is not eligible for Deepam 2.0?
Families with no white (rice) card, a gas connection not in a woman’s name, a business gas connection, or more than one connection (only one gets the benefit) are not eligible.
5. Why does my eligibility show “not eligible”?
Common reasons are no rice card, the connection not in a woman’s name, wrong or unmatched details, Aadhaar not linked, or more than one connection. Check the reason and fix it at your Secretariat.
6. Can I check my eligibility with only my ration card number?
Yes. On the GSWS-NBM Deepam 2.0 portal, you can check your eligibility using just your ration card number, without any OTP.
7. How do I check Deepam 2.0 eligibility on WhatsApp?
Send a message to the AP WhatsApp Governance number, choose the Deepam / LPG option, type your ration card details, and see if you are eligible along with the reason if you are not.
8. Can I check my eligibility without the internet?
Yes. Go to your Village/Ward Secretariat with your ration card or Aadhaar, and the staff will check the list and tell you if you are eligible.
9. My gas connection is in my husband’s name. Am I eligible?
No. The gas connection must be in a woman’s name. You can change the connection to a woman’s name at your gas agency to become eligible.
10. What should I do if I am eligible but my name is not in the list?
Go to your Village/Ward Secretariat and match your rice card, Aadhaar, and gas details. Once the records match, your name is added in the next round.
Read our article:Deepam 2.0 Free Gas Cylinder Scheme
Read our article:Andhra Pradesh Ration Card Status Check
