Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
- Quick Summary
- About the Scheme
- High-Value Insider Info: The Exact Cost & 4-Cylinder Rule
- Eligibility Criteria
- Exact Navigation Path: How to Apply
- Important Links
- Ujjwala 2.0 Entitlements and Target Beneficiaries
- Ongoing Targeted Subsidy (₹300 per Cylinder DBT)
- Required Documents and Migrant Family Declarations
- Step-by-Step Online and Offline Application Workflow
- Safety Standards and Five-Year Hose Replacement Mandate
- PM Ujjwala Yojana FAQs
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 |
Ujjwala 2.0 Entitlements and Target Beneficiaries
Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY / Ujjwala 2.0), the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas provides deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from economically weaker households. The government covers the security deposit for the LPG cylinder, pressure regulator, safety hose pipe, domestic gas consumer card book, and installation inspection charges, alongside granting the first LPG refill and a dual-burner stove completely free of cost.
Eligible categories include families listed under SECC-2011 databases, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cardholders, SC/ST households, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries, forest dwellers, and tea garden worker families.
Ongoing Targeted Subsidy (₹300 per Cylinder DBT)
Active PMUY beneficiaries receive a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder directly in their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for up to 12 refills per financial year. Beneficiaries can also opt for 5 kg double-cylinder connections if portability is preferred in urban rental clusters.
When a refill cylinder arrives at the household, the consumer pays the full retail market price to the delivery agent. Within two to three business days, the central government releases the ₹300 subsidy amount via the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) gateway into the woman beneficiary's bank account.
Required Documents and Migrant Family Declarations
- Aadhaar card of the adult woman applicant containing verified biographical details and current photograph.
- Aadhaar cards of all adult family members residing in the same household unit.
- Ration card establishing family composition, or an official self-declaration form for migrant families living outside their native state.
- Active bank account passbook copy showing bank name, account number, and IFSC code with NPCI Aadhaar seeding enabled.
- Self-declaration of address proof on standard Annexure-I for migrant workers who do not possess local residence documents.
Step-by-Step Online and Offline Application Workflow
- Visit the official Ujjwala portal (pmuy.gov.in) and click "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection".
- Choose your preferred Oil Marketing Company distributor (Indane, Bharatgas, or HP Gas) operating in your local locality.
- Complete the digital e-KYC authentication using your 12-digit Aadhaar number and registered mobile OTP.
- Enter family member details, household address, and your bank account particulars for DBT subsidy routing.
- Submit the application and note down the registration acknowledgement number.
- Alternatively, collect and submit the physical paper application form directly at your neighborhood LPG distributor showroom.
- The gas agency completes de-duplication checks on the national NIC database to ensure no other family member holds an active domestic connection before issuing the cylinder.
Safety Standards and Five-Year Hose Replacement Mandate
Domestic LPG safety is paramount in rural households transitioning away from traditional chulhas. Ujjwala connections include an ISI-certified Suraksha orange reinforced rubber hose pipe designed to resist rodent bites and withstand high gas pressure. Regulations mandate replacing this safety hose pipe every five years.
Consumers must install their LPG gas stove on a raised platform above cylinder level and maintain cross-ventilation in the cooking space. Never test for gas leaks using matchsticks or lighters; apply a mild soap water solution to the regulator joint and look for expanding bubbles.