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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), introduced the ‘"Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 2.0" in India. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from below-poverty-line.

Female Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Other Backward Class (OBC) Below Poverty Line
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
How to Apply
Offline / Online
Apply on Official Portal

About the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 Scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY) was launched in May 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide free LPG connections to women from poor households. Its main objective is to promote clean cooking fuel like LPG among rural and deprived families who traditionally rely on firewood, coal, or cow-dung cakes. This shift helps reduce health risks for women and minimizes environmental pollution. Under PMUY 2.0, the scheme was further expanded to reach more beneficiaries across India.

  • The target under the scheme was to release 8 Crore LPG Connections to the deprived households by March 2020.
  • On 7th September 2019, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India handed over the 8th Crore LPG connection in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
  • The release of 8 Crore LPG connections under the scheme has also helped in increasing the LPG coverage from 62% on 1st May 2016 to 99.8% on 1st April 2021.
  • Ujjwala 2.0: Additional allocation of 1.6 Crore LPG Connections under PMUY Scheme with special facility to migrant households. The scheme was launched in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.

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Benefits

Cash assistance for PMUY connections is provided by the Government of India - ₹1600 (for a connection 14.2kg cylinder/ ₹1150 for a 5 kg cylinder). The cash assistance covers:

  1. Security Deposit of Cylinder – ₹1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ ₹ 800 for 5 kg cylinder.
  2. Pressure Regulator – ₹150.
  3. LPG Hose – ₹100.
  4. Domestic Gas Consumer Card – ₹25.
  5. Inspection/ Installation/ Demonstration charges – ₹75.

Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hotplate) both free of cost along with their deposit-free connection by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
  2. The applicant’s household must not have any existing LPG connection.
  3. The applicant woman must belong to any one of the eligible categories.
  • SC Households
  • ST Households
  • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
  • Most Backward Classes
  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
  • Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes
  • Forest Dwellers
  • People residing on Islands and River Islands
  • SECC Households (AHL TIN)
  • Poor Household as per 14-point declaration

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How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

Application mode: Offline / Online

Step 1: You can download Forms from the official website (given below) or get them from the nearest LPG distributor.

Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required information, including personal details, bank account information, and LPG distributor preference.

Step 3: Attach the necessary documents along with the application form. The documents typically include proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of BPL category.

Step 4: Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents to the nearest LPG distributor.

Step 1: Apply online for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 from the official website.

Step 2: Select the option Apply for the New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection.

Step 3: Scroll down to and click on Online Portal. and Select the LPG distribution company name example Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas.

Step 4: Click on Register Now on the selected LPG distribution company.

Step 5: Select a type of Connection like Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection.

Step 6: Choose the State, District, Pin Code, and Name of the Distributor. Then Enter your Mobile Number, Captcha, and OTP.

Step 7: Select the type of KYC New KYC and Normal KYC.

Step 8: Select Migrant Family status in YES or NO

Step 9: For the family Identifier in NO fill in Annexure 1

Step 10: For family Identifier in Yes fill in Ration Card

Step 11: Fill in all Family Details, Personal details, address details, bank details, Choose Cylinder Types, Select rural or urban and select the declaration and submit.

Step 12: Generate the Reference number and Print your applied form attach all the documents you submitted online and visit the selected Gas agency.

Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY) was launched in May 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide free LPG connections to women from poor households. Its main objective is to promote clean cooking fuel like LPG among rural and deprived families who tr…

Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?

The applicant must be at least 18 years old. The applicant’s household must not have any existing LPG connection. The applicant woman must belong to any one of the eligible categories. SC Households ST Households Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) Most Backward Classes Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)…

What benefits does Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 provide?

Cash assistance for PMUY connections is provided by the Government of India - ₹1600 (for a connection 14.2kg cylinder/ ₹1150 for a 5 kg cylinder). The cash assistance covers: Security Deposit of Cylinder – ₹1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ ₹ 800 for 5 kg cylinder. Pressure Regulator – ₹150. LPG Hose – ₹1…

How can I apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?

Step 1: You can download Forms from the official website (given below) or get them from the nearest LPG distributor. [KYC Form](https://www.pmuy.gov.in/documents/Supplementary%20KYC.pdf) Supplementary KYC Document &amp; Undertaking- ANNEXURE - I Self-declaration for Family Composition and Address f…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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