Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has been launched by the central government. Due to this scheme, poor families get gas connection for free. The scheme was launched on 1st May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.
Using traditional cooking fuels negatively impacts women’s health. This is why the central government launched the Ujjwala Yojana. This scheme provides free gas connections to poor families. Under the PMUY, the government provides gas cylinders to poor and needy individuals for ₹550.
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What is the Prime Minister’s Ujjwala Scheme?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was started by the Central Government in the year 2016. The objective of this scheme is to provide clean fuel (LPG) to poor and needy families, especially women in rural areas, so that they can get relief from smoke-filled stoves and their health can be protected.
In the first phase of the scheme, over 100 million connections were issued under the Ujjwala scheme. Following this, Ujjwala 2.0 was launched, and by December 2024, over 23.4 million connections had been provided. Now, the central government has approved 2.5 million new connections, with a budget of ₹676 crore approved for this.
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How much money is available under the Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana?
| आर्थिक मदद | 14.2 किलो सिलेंडर | 5 किलो सिलेंडर |
| सिक्योरिटी | 1850 रुपये | 950 रुपये |
| प्रेशर रेगुलेटर | 150 रुपये | 150 रुपये |
| एलपीजी होज | 100 रुपये | 100 रुपये |
| घरेलू गैस उपभोक्ता कार्ड | 25 रुपये | 25 रुपये |
| निरीक्षण/स्थापना/प्रदर्शन शुल्क | 75 रुपये | 75 रुपये |
| कुल आर्थिक मदद | 2200 रुपये | 1300 रुपये |
Key Features of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
- Promoting clean energy instead of coal, wood, or cow dung cakes.
- Free LPG connections for BPL (Below Poverty Line) and SC/ST families.
- ₹2,200 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, ₹1,300 for a 5 kg cylinder.
- Beneficiaries also receive interest-free loans.
- The first LPG cylinder refill is free upon connection.
Eligibility for Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana
- The beneficiary must be a woman and an Indian citizen.
- The female applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe families
- Families falling under the BPL category, Extremely Backward Classes
- Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin
- Beneficiaries of the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
- Tea and former tea garden tribes
- Forest dwellers
- People living on islands and river islands
- Poor families as per the 14-point declaration
Documents required for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
There are certain documents required to be attached with the PMUY application form as below.
- BPL Certificate Authorised by Panchayat Pradhan / Municipality Chairman*
- BPL Ration Card*
- One Photo ID (Aadhar Card or Voter ID Card)*
- One Recent Passport Size Photograph*
- Aadhar Card*
- Driving License
- Lease Agreement
- Voter ID Card
- Telephone / Electricity / Water Bill
- Copy of Passport
- Self-Declaration attested by Gazetted Officer
- Ration Card
- Flat Allotment / Possession Letter
- House Registration Documents
- LIC Policy
- Bank / Credit Card Statement
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Application Form PDF
KYC Application form for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana can be downloaded in both image and PDF format.
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The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana form can also be downloaded from the official website. After that, print out the application form, fill it out, and submit it to the nearest office.
How to apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
- Visit the official website for the Ujjwala scheme at https://pmuy.gov.in/e-kyc.html.
- Select the name of the oil company, for example, Indane/Bharatgas/HP Gas.
- Select the connection type, such as Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection.
- Select the state, district, and distributor name.
- Enter your mobile number, captcha, and OTP.
- After selecting the category, fill in your family details, personal details, address, and bank details. Select the cylinder type (rural or urban), select the declaration form, and submit.
After applying, you need to visit the nearest gas agency, where you can get a gas cylinder. Currently, with the Modi government’s ₹300 subsidy, the cylinders of over 10.33 crore Ujjwala families are refilled for just ₹553.