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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY / Ujjwala 2.0)

Clean cooking fuel initiative providing deposit-free LPG connections with a free first refill and stove to adult women from poor households.

Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Beneficiary Sector
Social Welfare & SecurityWomen & Child Development
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Deposit-free 14.2 kg or 5 kg LPG connection provided in the name of an adult woman member of an eligible poor household. The central government bears the security deposit of the cylinder (₹1,250), pressure regulator (₹150), LPG hose (₹100), domestic gas consumer card (₹25), and inspection charges. Beneficiaries receive their first 14.2 kg LPG cylinder refill and a hotplate (gas stove) completely free of cost. In addition, targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year is credited directly via DBT.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹12,000 Crore (Targeted LPG subsidy and connection support, MoPNG)

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

10.33+ Crore PMUY LPG connections released nationwide

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Minimum 18 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:all
Eligible Gender:female
Social Category / Reservation:SC, ST, BPL, all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Applicant must be an adult woman (18+). No existing LPG connection in the same household from any Oil Marketing Company (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL). Must belong to one of the following categories: SC/ST households, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest Dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, river island residents, or households under the 14-point declaration.

Required Documents Checklist

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    Aadhaar Card of the woman applicant and adult family membersMandatory

    Mandatory for KYC and deduplication.

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    Ration Card / Family Composition CertificateMandatory

    Issued by State Government establishing family structure.

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    Aadhaar-linked Bank Account Passbook / StatementMandatory

    For receiving ₹300 per refill targeted DBT subsidy.

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    Proof of AddressMandatory

    Ration card, electricity bill, or voter ID (or 14-point declaration for migrants).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Ujjwala 2.0 portal (https://pmuy.gov.in) and click on "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection". 2. Select your preferred Oil Marketing Company distributor (Indane, Bharatgas, or HP Gas). 3. Register on the OMC portal using your mobile number and select connection type "PMUY Connection". 4. Enter applicant Aadhaar number, complete OTP authentication, and enter household address. 5. Enter family members names and Aadhaar numbers as recorded on the ration card. 6. Fill in bank account details for DBT subsidy transfers. 7. Submit application online or submit printout with documents to the nearest LPG distributor. 8. Distributor conducts field deduplication via OMC central database and releases the connection upon approval.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: pmuy.gov.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Who can apply for a PMUY connection?

Only an adult woman (aged 18 or above) belonging to an eligible poor household having no existing LPG connection in the household can apply.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Do migrant families need local address proof under Ujjwala 2.0?

No. Under Ujjwala 2.0, migrant workers can submit a self-declaration (Annexure I) to serve as both family composition and address proof.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Is the first cylinder and gas stove free?

Yes, all Ujjwala 2.0 beneficiaries receive the first refill along with a hotplate (gas stove) free of cost.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Existing active LPG connection registered under any family member in the same ration card; applicant under 18 years; failure to establish poor household categorization.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-09-16initial_verificationBaseline verification of PMUY Ujjwala 2.0 connection guidelines and targeted subsidy rules.Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Open throughout the year (Rolling basis)

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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

LPG Division, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001

Helpline: 1906 (24x7 LPG Emergency) / 1800-266-6696 (Ujjwala Helpline)

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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