Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Objectives

Features

• To provide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to families living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
• Enhancing access to clean energy, mitigating health risks from indoor air pollution and empowering women by offering a safe, clean and efficient alternative to cooking fuel.

• Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)
• Type: Central Sector Scheme
• Launched: Started in 2016 to provide 8 crore deposit-free LPG connections to rural poor.
  • Ujjwala 2.0 (Launched in 2021): Additional allocation of 1.6 Crore LPG Connections under PMUY scheme with special facility to migrant households. 
  • An additional 75 lakh connections have been approved for the FY 2023-24 to 2025-26 with the overall target of 10.35 crore LPG connections.
• Implementation: MoPNG in collaboration with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and state governments.
• Eligibility: An adult woman (At least 18 years old) from the BPL families not having an LPG connection in her household satisfying either of following conditions (Refer Infographic):
• Enrolment: Eligible woman can apply by submitting a KYC form to the nearest distributor along with Proof of Address, Ration Card, Aadhaar, and Bank details.
  • For Migrants: No need for ration card or address proof, self-declaration is enough.
• Benefits: 
  • Cash Assistance: Rs. 1600 for a connection for a 14.2kg cylinder or Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder.
    • Covers cost of a cylinder, pressure regulator, LPG hose, consumer card & Installation charges.
  • Free first LPG refill and Stove (hot plate) along with deposit free connection.
  • Targeted subsidy: Rs.300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per annum.
• Exclusion: Households with existing LPG connections from any Oil Marketing Company.
  • A household with no adult female member is not eligible for Gas connection under the scheme
• LPG Panchayat: Envisioned to discuss safe handling of LPG, and benefits of using LPG over traditional fuels.
• Achievements:
  • 10.33 crore PMUY connections across India as on first March 2025.
  • Global Recognition: Applauded by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) for improving the environment and health of women.