Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
By Meera Iyer
Last Updated
July 2026 Fact Checked By: Schemewala Editorial Team
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY 2.0) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| Beneficiaries | Adult women from BPL/poor households |
| Core Benefit | Free first LPG connection (stove + first cylinder) |
| Current Subsidy | ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg refill |
About the Scheme
PMUY was launched to protect the health of rural women from the deadly smoke emitted by burning firewood and cow dung. Ujjwala 2.0 provides a completely free initial LPG connection (including the deposit for the cylinder, the pressure regulator, the hose, and the first gas stove).
High-Value Insider Info: The Exact Cost & 4-Cylinder Rule
- The Exact Cost Mathematics (2026): If the market price of a 14.2 kg cylinder is ₹942 in your city, you must pay the full ₹942 to the delivery boy. Within 2-3 days, the government will transfer ₹300 directly into your bank account via DBT. Your effective cost is ₹642.
- The 4-Cylinder Limit (Crucial 2026 Update): The government has recently capped the subsidy. PMUY beneficiaries will only receive the ₹300 subsidy for 4 refills in a single financial year (April to March). From your 5th cylinder onwards, you must pay the full market price with zero subsidy.
- The Aadhaar-DBT Trap: You will never receive the ₹300 subsidy if your Aadhaar is not linked to BOTH your bank account and your LPG consumer number.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a woman aged 18 years or above.
- There must NOT be any other LPG connection in the same household.
- Must belong to specific categories (SC/ST, PMAY-G, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, Forest Dwellers, Tea Garden Tribes) OR fall under the 14-point deprivation criteria (requires signing a specific declaration form).
Exact Navigation Path: How to Apply
- Go to the official portal: pmuy.gov.in.
- Click on "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection".
- Choose your preferred company (Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas).
- Fill out the online KYC form.
- Crucial Documents: You must upload your Aadhaar, Ration Card (to prove family composition so they know no one else has a connection), and a Bank Passbook copy. If your current address is different from your Aadhaar, Ujjwala 2.0 allows a simple "Self-Declaration" as address proof.
- Alternatively, take these documents to your nearest gas agency and fill out the physical KYC form.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official PMUY Portal | pmuy.gov.in |
