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PM Ujjwala Yojana

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Provides free LPG connections to women from BPL households to protect their health by moving away from traditional chulha cooking and indoor pollution.

Benefit

Free LPG connection + stove

For

BPL Women (18+)

Coverage

All States

Since

2016

Last Verified

Feb 2025

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • Adult women (18+) from BPL households
  • Women listed in SECC 2011 database
  • SC/ST households
  • PMAY-G beneficiaries
  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana card holders
  • Persons in Most Backward Classes

Who Cannot Apply

  • Households that already have an LPG connection
  • Households not meeting BPL criteria
  • Male applicants (the connection must be registered in a woman's name)

Benefits

  • Free LPG connection
  • First refill free
  • LPG stove (chulha) free
  • Reduces indoor air pollution

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • BPL ration card or SECC document
  • Bank account details (for EMI deduction if applicable)
  • Passport size photo
  • Self-declaration of no LPG connection in household

How to Apply

Online

  1. Visit pmuy.gov.in
  2. Click 'Apply for PMUY Connection'
  3. Fill the online form with personal and bank details
  4. Submit. A distributor will contact you shortly

Offline / CSC

  1. Visit your nearest LPG distributor (HP Gas, Bharat Gas, or Indane)
  2. Fill KYC Form 1 (personal details) and KYC Form 2 (bank details)
  3. Submit with Aadhaar card and BPL proof
  4. LPG connection will be provided at no cost

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Each household is entitled to only one LPG connection under the scheme.