PM Ujjwala Yojana Free Gas: Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the government has so far provided free LPG connections to more than 10 crore poor families. The government has sanctioned 12 thousand crore rupees to continue the subsidy of this scheme.
Ujjwala yojana kya hai: The central government has sanctioned Rs 12,000 crore to continue the subsidy on LPG cylinder under the Ujjwala scheme. This will mean relief of 300 rupees. Along with this, the government will give a hefty amount of 30 thousand crores to the oil companies to make up for the loss on LPG. It was approved at the Union Cabinet meeting on 8 August. This scheme has been launched for poor families, in which LPG connections, first cylinders and stoves can be found without spending any money. Let's know what is the Ujjwala scheme, who gets the benefit of it and how to apply for free gas connection ...
What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, when was it started?
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was started in May 2016, which aims to give free gas connections to rural and economically weaker women and relieve them from threats on smoke and coal health. So that they can cook easily.
What is available free in Ujjwala 2.0?
By 1 July 2025, more than 10.33 crore LPG connections have been distributed under this scheme. Ujjwala 2.0 scheme not only provides free gas connection, but the first refill and stove are also absolutely free.
Who can avail the Ujjwala scheme?
- BPL Family Women
- Who does not have a domestic LPG connection
- Those who have ration card, Aadhaar card, bank account
- Beneficiaries associated with social schemes like PMAY, NFSA, SECC
What documents are required for PMUY?
Aadhar card
Ration card
Address proof
Passport Size Photo
Bank details
ID proof
How to apply online for Ujjwala scheme?
- First go to the official website www.pmuy.gov.in.
- Choose your oil company, such as Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas
- Select 'Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection'.
- Enter the state, district, distributor and mobile number.
- Do OTP Verification.
- Upload documents and fill the form.
- Go to the agency by generating the reference number.
How to apply offline for Ujjwala scheme?
- Go to your nearest gas distributor office.
- Take the form from there and submit the necessary documents.
- After investigation, the connection will be released to you.
