Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has delivered free LPG connections to over 10 crore women from poor households, replacing smoky chulhas with clean cooking gas. Under Ujjwala 2.0 the package includes a free first refill and hotplate, plus a targeted per-cylinder subsidy for beneficiaries.
Key facts
| Benefit | Free LPG connection in an adult woman’s name |
| Included | Deposit-free connection + free first refill + free hotplate (Ujjwala 2.0) |
| Refill subsidy | Targeted subsidy per 14.2 kg cylinder (credited by DBT) |
| Who | Women 18+ from eligible poor households with no existing LPG connection |
| Apply | pmuy.gov.in or any Indane/Bharatgas/HP Gas distributor |
| Documents | Aadhaar, bank account, ration card or self-declaration |
Eligibility snapshot
- Adult woman from SECC-listed, SC/ST, PMAY, AAY, forest-dweller, MBC, tea-garden or river-island households
- Other poor households can qualify under Ujjwala 2.0 with a self-declaration
- No LPG connection in any family member’s name — verified across oil companies
- Migrants can apply with self-declaration of address — no ration card needed at the new location
How to apply
- Apply online at pmuy.gov.in (choose Indane, Bharatgas or HP Gas) or walk into the nearest distributor
- Submit Aadhaar, bank details and household proof/self-declaration
- After verification, the connection is installed with the free first refill and stove
- Refill subsidy credits automatically to your Aadhaar-linked account after each purchase
Application is free — full steps in our detailed guide.
For the complete step-by-step process, documents and FAQs, see our full PM Ujjwala Yojana guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy do beneficiaries get per cylinder?
The government announces a targeted subsidy for PMUY consumers (₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder has applied in recent years, for up to 12 refills annually) — verify the current rate on pmuy.gov.in.
Can the connection be in a man’s name?
No — PMUY connections are issued only in the name of an adult woman of the household.
What if we already surrendered an old connection?
Households that never had an active connection at application time may qualify — the distributor’s de-duplication check decides.
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