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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

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The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a significant initiative categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. It is designed to provide targeted assistance to eligible beneficiaries, helping them achieve better outcomes in social welfare & empowerment.

Complexity Medium
Popularity High
Verification Jan 2026

πŸ“ Overview & Benefits

Rs. 1600 for a connection 14.2kg cylinder or Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder.

Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hot plate) both free of cost along with their deposit free connection.

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Note:

Priority would be given to the states which have lower LPG coverage (Compared to the national average) as on 1st Jan 2016.

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

An adult woman belonging to a poor household and not having an LPG connection in her household will be eligible under UJJWALA 2.0. The beneficiaries should belong to any of the following categories:

Eligible as per SECC 2011 list

Belongs to SC/ST households, be a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in river islands (Beneficiary will submit supporting document)

If she is not falling in the above 2 categories, then she can stake her claim to be a beneficiary under Poor household by submitting 14-point declaration (as per prescribed format)

πŸš€ Application Process

Online

Following are the prerequisites for the enrollment process:

Aadhar Card

Ration card

Address Proof

Passport size photograph

Bank Details

Apply the application form through online official website.

Select the oil company name example Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas

Select Type of Connection like Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection

Choose State, District and Name of Distributor.

Enter Mobile Number, Captcha and OTP.

Select Migrant Family status in YES or NO

For family Identifier in NO fill Annexure 1

For family Identifier in Yes fill Ration Card

Select Category.

Fill all Family Details, Personal details, address details, bank details, Choose Cylinder Types, Select rural or urban and select declaration and submit.

Generate Reference number and visit Gas agency.

πŸ“„ Documents Required

Valid Photo ID

Ration Card issued by the State from which application is being made/ other State Govt. document certifying family composition/ Self-Declaration as per Annexure I (for migrant applicants)

Proof of Address - Aadhaar will be taken as Proof of Identity and Proof of Address if the connection is required in the same address. In that case only Aadhaar is sufficient.

Bank Account Number and IFSC.

Aadhaar (not mandatory for Assam and Meghalaya)

Passport size photograph

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πŸ’‘ Editor's Tip

Before applying for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, ensure you have your Aadhar card and bank details ready. Most rejections happen due to mismatched documents.

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  • Category Social Welfare & Empowerment
  • Min Age 18+
  • Residency India
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