Can men apply for Ujjwala Yojana?

No. The LPG connection under PMUY is given only in the name of an adult woman of the household. This is a deliberate design choice to empower women, as cooking fuel management is primarily handled by women in Indian households.

I already have an LPG connection. Can I get one under Ujjwala too?

No. If any member of your household already has an LPG connection (in anyone's name), you cannot get a new connection under PMUY. The system cross-checks using Aadhaar and address data. However, if your existing connection is surrendered or terminated, you can apply for a new PMUY connection.

I don't have a BPL ration card. Can I still apply?

Under PMUY 2.0, the eligibility has been expanded beyond BPL families. If you belong to SC/ST community, are a PMAY beneficiary, an AAY (Antyodaya) ration card holder, a most backward class member, or a tea garden/forest worker, you can apply even without a BPL card. Check with your local distributor.

How much does a refill cost after the free first cylinder?

You pay the market price (approximately ₹900-950 for a 14.2 kg cylinder as of 2026). The government subsidy of ₹200-300 is transferred to your linked bank account via PAHAL within 3-5 days. Your effective cost is around ₹600-700 per refill. For 5 kg composite cylinders, the refill cost is ₹300-400.

My Ujjwala connection has become inactive. How to reactivate?

If you haven't booked a refill in over 12 months, your connection may have been flagged as inactive. Visit your distributor with your Aadhaar card and consumer ID. They can reactivate your connection. You may need to complete a fresh KYC verification. There is no charge for reactivation.

Can I transfer my Ujjwala connection to another city?

Yes. LPG connection portability is available. If you've moved to a new city, you can transfer your connection to a distributor in the new location. Visit the new distributor with your old consumer card, Aadhaar, and address proof of the new location. The transfer is free and takes about 7 days.

Active SchemeUpdated: March 2026

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PM Ujjwala Yojana

Free LPG gas connection for women from Below Poverty Line households — eliminating indoor air pollution from traditional cooking fuels

Benefit

Free LPG Connection

Beneficiaries

10+ Crore

Deposit

₹0 (Free)

Launched

May 2016

📝Apply at Distributor ✅Check Eligibility 📞LPG Helpline: 1906

📖What is PM Ujjwala Yojana?

PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched on 1 May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme provides a free LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connection to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, replacing traditional cooking fuels like firewood, cow dung cakes, and coal that cause severe indoor air pollution and health problems.

Under PMUY 1.0 (launched in 2016), the government targeted 5 crore connections. The target was achieved ahead of schedule. PMUY 2.0 was launched in August 2021 to cover an additional 1 crore beneficiaries, with simplified documentation — migrants can use self-declaration instead of address proof. As of 2026, more than 10 crore free LPG connections have been distributed.

The scheme provides: a free LPG connection (normally costs ₹1,600+), a free stove and first cylinder (under the PMUY 2.0 enhanced package), and an option to get the ₹1,600 security deposit for the cylinder and regulator as a loan from the oil marketing company, to be recovered through future subsidy amounts. The beneficiary only needs to arrange for the LPG gas stove if not provided under the enhanced package.

PMUY has had a significant health impact — the World Health Organization estimates that indoor air pollution from solid fuels kills over 5 lakh people in India annually. By switching families to LPG, the scheme reduces respiratory diseases, eye problems, and time spent collecting firewood (primarily a burden on women and girls).

✅Eligibility

Who can applyAdult women (18+) from BPL households who don't already have an LPG connection in their name

PMUY 2.0 additionAlso covers: adult women from SC/ST households, PMAY beneficiaries, AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) families, most backward classes, forest dwellers, tea garden workers, and people living in river islands

Income criteriaMust be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family as per SECC 2011 data or identified by state government

Existing connection checkNo existing LPG connection should be in the name of any household member

Documents neededAadhaar card of applicant, BPL ration card or BPL certificate, bank account passbook, passport-size photo. PMUY 2.0: self-declaration of address is accepted for migrants.

Connection in whose nameThe LPG connection is given in the name of the adult woman of the household — not the male head of family

🎁What You Get Under PMUY

Under the enhanced PMUY 2.0 package, eligible women receive the following at absolutely zero cost:

1. LPG connection: This includes the registration, the consumer number, and connection to the nearest LPG distributor (Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, or HP Gas).

2. Free first LPG cylinder: One 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder filled with gas is provided free. Normally this costs ₹800-900.

3. Free pressure regulator: The regulator that connects the cylinder to the stove is provided free. This normally costs ₹150-250.

4. Free gas stove (hotplate): Under PMUY 2.0, a free induction/gas stove is also provided in many states. Check with your local distributor.

5. Security deposit as loan: The ₹1,600 security deposit for the cylinder and regulator is provided as an interest-free loan by the oil marketing company (IOC/BPC/HPC). This loan is recovered in small amounts from your future LPG subsidy payments — you don't have to pay it upfront.

What you need to arrange yourself: (1) Subsequent cylinder refills — you pay the market price and receive PAHAL subsidy in your bank account, (2) A rubber hose pipe (costs ₹200-400), and (3) Gas stove if not provided under the enhanced package (₹1,000-2,500 for a basic two-burner).

🔄How to Get Free Refills — Composite Cylinder Scheme

Many Ujjwala beneficiaries stopped using LPG after the free first cylinder ran out because they couldn't afford refills. The government has addressed this through multiple initiatives:

PAHAL (DBTL) Subsidy: When you book a refill, you pay the market price (currently around ₹900-950 for a 14.2 kg cylinder). The government subsidy of ₹200-300 per cylinder is directly transferred to your bank account within a few days. This means your effective cost per refill is ₹600-700.

Free cylinders during festivals/special occasions: The government has periodically provided free cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries — notably 3 free refills per year were provided during 2020-2021 under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana during COVID-19.

5 kg composite cylinders: For families that find the 14.2 kg cylinder too expensive for a single purchase, the government has introduced 5 kg composite (FRP) cylinders that are lighter, portable, and cost only about ₹350-400 per refill. Check availability at your distributor.

To keep your connection active, you should book at least 1 refill per year. Inactive connections (no refill for 12+ months) may be terminated by the distributor.

📝Step-by-Step Application Process

Visit your nearest LPG distributor

Find the nearest Indian Oil, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas distributor. You can search at indianoil.in, bharatpetroleum.in, or hindustanpetroleum.com. Carry all your documents.

Ask for Ujjwala Yojana application form

Tell the distributor you want to apply under PM Ujjwala Yojana. They will give you the PMUY application form. Fill in your name, address, Aadhaar number, bank account details, and ration card number.

Submit documents and photograph

Attach photocopies of: Aadhaar card, BPL ration card (or BPL certificate from Gram Panchayat), bank passbook first page, and one passport-size photo. Under PMUY 2.0, migrants can submit a self-declaration of address instead of address proof.

Distributor verifies and processes

The distributor checks your name against the SECC database and verifies that no LPG connection exists in your household. If eligible, your application is approved — usually within 7-14 days.

Receive your free connection

You'll be notified to collect your cylinder, regulator, and (if applicable) free stove from the distributor. A delivery person may also bring it to your home. You'll need to sign a consumer agreement and provide a one-time KYC verification.

📝How to Apply

Visit nearest LPG distributor

Carry Aadhaar card, BPL ration card, bank passbook, and passport photo.

Fill the PMUY application form

Available free at the distributor's office. Fill in all details accurately.

Submit and wait for verification

The distributor verifies your BPL status and checks for existing connections.

Collect free connection within 7-14 days

Once approved, receive your cylinder, regulator, and stove (if applicable).

⚠️PM Ujjwala Yojana connection is completely FREE. If any distributor or agent asks you to pay money for the connection, it is fraud. Report at LPG helpline 1906 or at mylpg.in.