Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Ministry / Dept Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Official Launch Date 01 May 2016

Last Verified (IST) 10 Jan 2026

Providing clean cooking fuel (LPG) to women of poor households to replace unhealthy biomass fuels.

Free LPG connection with ₹1,600 financial support, first refill and hotplate free of cost under Ujjwala 2.0.

Adult woman belonging to poor household (BPL / SECC lists) not possessing LPG connection.

Application submission at nearest LPG distributor or online via PMUY portal.

Aadhaar, Ration card, bank account details.

Over 10.3 crore LPG connections released under PMUY and Ujjwala 2.0.

Latest Verified Update: Target exceeded; targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder extended for beneficiaries.

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