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PM Ujjwala Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

PM Ujjwala Yojana provides a free LPG connection to women from eligible low-income households, aiming to replace unhealthy cooking fuels with clean cooking gas. Beneficiaries also receive support for the first refill and stove in many cases.

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Benefits

Free LPG connection deposit
Support towards first refill and stove (as applicable)
Cleaner, safer cooking fuel

Eligibility

Adult woman from an eligible low-income household
No existing LPG connection in the household
As per the official beneficiary criteria

Documents needed

AadhaarRation card / eligibility proofBank account detailsPassport-size photograph

How to apply

1Visit the official PMUY portal (pmuy.gov.in).
2Choose your LPG distributor (Indane, Bharatgas or HP Gas).
3Fill the Ujjwala connection application (KYC).
4Submit documents to the distributor.
5Receive your new LPG connection.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Ujjwala Yojana?

An adult woman from an eligible low-income household with no existing LPG connection, subject to the official criteria.

Is the Ujjwala connection really free?

The connection deposit is covered by the government, and eligible beneficiaries get support for the first refill and stove; ongoing refills are paid as usual (with subsidy where applicable).

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Ujjwala Yojana?

An adult woman from an eligible low-income household with no existing LPG connection, subject to the official criteria.

Is the Ujjwala connection really free?

The connection deposit is covered by the government, and eligible beneficiaries get support for the first refill and stove; ongoing refills are paid as usual (with subsidy where applicable).