Sarkari Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Quick Summary: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana gives adult women from poor, LPG-less households a deposit-free gas connection, along with a free first refill and stove. It has already helped push national LPG coverage from 62% in 2016 to nearly 100% by 2021.

About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

In May 2016, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) rolled out ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ (PMUY) as a flagship scheme to bring clean cooking fuel like LPG to rural and deprived households that had been relying on traditional fuels such as firewood, coal, and cow-dung cakes — fuels that took a toll on both rural women’s health and the environment. Launched on 1st May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the scheme has since evolved as follows:

It targeted releasing 8 Crore LPG Connections to deprived households by March 2020.
On 7th September 2019, the Hon’ble Prime Minister handed over the 8th Crore LPG connection in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
These 8 Crore connections helped lift LPG coverage from 62% on 1st May 2016 to 99.8% as on 1st April 2021.
The Union Budget for FY 21-22 provided for releasing an additional 1 Crore LPG connections under PMUY, with this phase offering a special facility for migrant families.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 May 2016

Closing Date

30 Sep 2021

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

An adult woman from a poor household with no existing LPG connection is eligible under UJJWALA 2.0, provided she falls into one of the following categories:

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Eligible per the SECC 2011 list

Eligible per the SECC 2011 list.

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Belongs to an SC/ST household, or is a…

Belongs to an SC/ST household, or is a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), a Forest dweller, from the Most Backward Classes (MBC), a Tea or Ex-Tea Garden Tribe member, or a resident of a river island (supporting documentation must be submitted).

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If none of the above categories apply, she…

If none of the above categories apply, she may still claim beneficiary status as a Poor household by submitting a 14-point declaration in the prescribed format.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.

Benefits

Benefits Provided

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Rs. 1600 for a 14.2kg cylinder connection, or Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder connection.

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On top of this deposit-free connection, every PMUY…

On top of this deposit-free connection, every PMUY beneficiary gets the first LPG refill and a Stove (hot plate), both free of cost. Note: States with LPG coverage below the national average as on 1st Jan 2016 get priority.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.

Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A valid Photo ID

A valid Photo ID.

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A Ration Card issued by the applicant's State,…

A Ration Card issued by the applicant's State, or another State Govt. document certifying family composition, or a Self-Declaration as per Annexure I (for migrant applicants).

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Proof of Address — Aadhaar counts as both…

Proof of Address — Aadhaar counts as both Proof of Identity and Proof of Address when the connection is sought at the same address, in which case Aadhaar alone suffices.

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Bank Account Number and IFSC

Bank Account Number and IFSC.

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Aadhaar (not mandatory in Assam and Meghalaya)

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A passport-size photograph

A passport-size photograph.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

Important Dates

2016-05-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Before enrolling, keep the following ready

Before enrolling, keep the following ready:

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Step 2

1. Aadhaar Card

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Ration card

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Address Proof

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Passport size photograph

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Bank Details

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Submit the application form through the online official…

Submit the application form through the online official website .

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Select the oil company's name, e.g

Select the oil company's name, e.g. Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas.

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Select the Connection Type, such as Ujjwala 2.0…

Select the Connection Type, such as Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection.

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Choose the State, District, and Name of Distributor

Choose the State, District, and Name of Distributor.

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Enter the Mobile Number, Captcha, and OTP

Enter the Mobile Number, Captcha, and OTP.

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Select Migrant Family status as YES or NO

Select Migrant Family status as YES or NO.

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If the family Identifier is NO, fill in…

If the family Identifier is NO, fill in Annexure 1.

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If the family Identifier is YES, fill in…

If the family Identifier is YES, fill in the Ration Card details.

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Select the Category

Select the Category.

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Fill in all Family Details, Personal details, address…

Fill in all Family Details, Personal details, address details, and bank details; choose the Cylinder Type; select rural or urban; accept the declaration; and submit.

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Generate the Reference number and visit the Gas…

Generate the Reference number and visit the Gas agency.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

Male Member from a household cannot apply for the scheme.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Apply Online →Official Website