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Utility & Sanitation; Women and Child

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

A scheme by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for Providing free LPG connections to women belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Rs. 1600 for a connection 14.2kg cylinder or Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder. | - Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hot plate) both free of cost along with their deposit free connection. | Note: | Priority would be given to the states which have lower LPG coverage (Compared to the national average) as on 1st Jan 2016.

Who can apply

Eligible as per SECC 2011 list; Belongs to SC/ST households, be a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in river islands (Beneficiary will submit supporting document); If she is not falling in the above 2 categories, then she can stake her claim to be a beneficiary under Poor household by submitting 14-point declaration (as per prescribed format)

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

My family has a PMUY connection at home in the name of my mother-in-law and she move with me and my family to the city where we work. Can a new PMUY connection be taken in the name of mother in Law?

Yes, the connection can be transferred and the facility of change of address will be made available soon.

Can I Avail LPG Stove and First refill, Free of Cost?

Yes.

Can I take 5 Kg Cylinder for PMUY Scheme?

Yes

I am a male from BPL Household, Can I apply for the scheme?

No, This scheme is only for Women from BPL / Poor Households.

Who is the eligible beneficiary under Ujjwala 2.0 ?

An adult women belong to a poor household and not having LPG connection.

I belong to poor household there is no adult women in my Household, is my household eligible for PMUY?

No, you are not eligible for the scheme.

I am Adult women belong to ST cast, Am I eligible to PMUY scheme?

Yes, you are eligible for the scheme.

I am Adult women belong to Forest Dweller. Am I eligible to PMUY scheme?

Yes, you are eligible for the scheme.

If my D.O.B is not mention at ration card then how can prove that I am adult women?

You can use Aadhaar Card to validate your age.

If my Mobile number is not linked with Aadhaar card, Can I apply for PMUY?

Yes, you shall be eligible for application process.

What if someone doesn't have an email?

You can also apply without email.

If I am a migrant family, can I apply for the scheme?

Yes, But You fill the Annexure 1 and upload during application process.

I do not have any bank account number in my name can I give my husband's bank account number?

No, There should be a bank account in the name of the applicant.