🗓️Last Updated: June 2026

PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026: Free LPG Connection for BPL Women

PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace harmful cooking fuels. Learn about eligibility under Ujjwala 2.0, the 1 free refill, ₹1,600 financial support, and how to apply at your nearest LPG distributor or online.

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🔗pmuy.gov.in — Official Portal →

📋 Overview

PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched on 1 May 2016 by Prime Minister Modi in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, with the aim of replacing unclean cooking fuels (firewood, coal, dung cakes) with clean LPG fuel across rural BPL households. The scheme targets women as the primary beneficiary, empowering them with clean fuel and reducing health hazards from indoor pollution. As of 2026, over 10 crore LPG connections have been provided under PMUY. The scheme has undergone multiple phases: - Ujjwala 1.0 (2016–2019): Targeted SECC-2011 BPL households - Ujjwala 2.0 (2021–present): Extended coverage to migrants and additional beneficiary categories with relaxed address proof requirements Benefits include: ₹1,600 financial assistance covering the security deposit for a 14.2 kg cylinder, pressure regulator, DGCC book (LPG account book), flexible pipe, and installation charges. Additionally, the first free LPG refill is provided free of cost. The scheme is implemented through three public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs): Hindustan Petroleum (HP Gas), Bharat Petroleum (Bharat Gas), and Indian Oil (Indane Gas). Beneficiaries can choose any of the three distributors.

✅ Eligibility

  • ✓Adult woman (18 years or above) from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household
  • ✓Household must be listed in SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) data OR belong to one of 14 specified categories
  • ✓14 categories include: SC/ST families, PM Awas Yojana beneficiaries, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), tea/Ex-tea garden tribes (Assam/West Bengal), river island residents, PMAY-G beneficiaries
  • ✓No existing LPG connection in the applicant's family (husband, wife, and dependent children) — verified from LPG distributors' database
  • ✓Ujjwala 2.0: Migrants who do not have address proof of their current address can apply with self-declaration of address
  • ✓Ration card holder in any category (APL/BPL) is acceptable under the expanded categories
  • ✓Applicant must have a bank account in her own name (Jan Dhan account accepted)
  • ✓One connection per family — if any family member already holds an LPG connection, the family is not eligible

📁 Documents Required

▸Aadhaar card of the woman applicant (mandatory for eKYC)
▸Ration card (BPL/SECC proof) or any of the 14 category certificates
▸Bank account passbook (in the woman's name — Jan Dhan account accepted)
▸Passport-size photographs (2 copies)
▸Address proof — any government document showing current address (Ujjwala 2.0: self-declaration accepted for migrants)
▸BPL certificate from competent authority OR SECC-2011 listing printout
▸For 14 specified categories: relevant category certificate (SC/ST certificate, PMAY beneficiary ID, etc.)
▸Mobile number (for OTP verification and future communication)

💰Fees & Processing Time

Fee
FREE — No application fee. The ₹1,600 financial assistance covers all connection costs including security deposit, regulator, pipe, and installation. You do not pay anything upfront.
Processing Time
LPG connection is typically provided within 7 working days of document verification at the gas agency. For online applications at pmuy.gov.in, the distributor contacts you within 3–5 days to schedule installation. The first free refill is credited to your LPG account after connection installation.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

  1. 1Visit the official portal: pmuy.gov.in
  2. 2Click 'Apply for New Ujjwala Connection' on the homepage
  3. 3Select your preferred LPG company: HP Gas, Bharat Gas, or Indane
  4. 4You will be redirected to the respective oil company's portal for application
  5. 5Fill the KYC form: enter personal details, Aadhaar number, bank account details
  6. 6Upload scanned copies of required documents (Aadhaar, ration card, bank passbook)
  7. 7Select your nearest LPG distributor from the dropdown
  8. 8Submit the application — note down the application/reference number
  9. 9The distributor will contact you within 3–5 working days for document verification
  10. 10After verification, the connection (cylinder, regulator, pipe) is delivered to your home
  11. 11Receive first free LPG refill automatically after connection installation

🏢 How to Apply Offline

  1. 1Visit your nearest LPG gas agency (HP Gas / Bharat Gas / Indane) in person
  2. 2Ask for the PM Ujjwala Yojana KYC form (Form 14A)
  3. 3Fill the form with personal details, family details, bank account information
  4. 4Submit the form along with self-attested copies of all required documents
  5. 5The gas agency verifies SECC-2011 records or category certificate online
  6. 6If approved, the gas agency schedules connection delivery — typically within 7 days
  7. 7Receive cylinder, regulator, pipe, and DGCC book at your address
  8. 8First 1 free refill will be credited to your LPG account

⚠️Common Problems & Solutions

✗Name not found in SECC-2011 list — gas agency refuses to process application
→Under Ujjwala 2.0, SECC listing is not the only eligibility criterion. If you belong to any of the 14 specified categories (SC/ST, PM Awas beneficiary, AAY card holder, etc.), you are eligible regardless of SECC listing. Produce your relevant category certificate and insist on processing. If still refused, escalate to the district DPIIT or oil company district office.
✗Family member already has LPG connection — entire family is being denied
→Check if the existing connection is in a different household (e.g., a married daughter's household is separate). If the existing connection holder has surrendered or transferred the connection, produce the surrender certificate. If genuinely ineligible due to existing connection, the scheme does not apply. Verify the connection database at mylpg.in.
✗Migrant worker has no address proof for current residence
→Under Ujjwala 2.0, migrants can submit a self-declaration of current address. You do not need a government-issued address proof. The self-declaration form is available at the gas agency. Ensure your Aadhaar address (old) is acceptable — the self-declaration supplements it.
✗1 free refill not received after connection was installed
→The 1 free refill are credited to your LPG account as 'refill advances'. When you book a refill via phone/SMS/app, the cost is adjusted from these free refills. If you have booked refills and paid, raise a complaint with your distributor citing 'Ujjwala free refill not applied'. The distributor should refund the amount or adjust future bills.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is the LPG cylinder under Ujjwala Yojana free or subsidised?

The connection (cylinder security deposit + regulator + pipe + installation) is free under Ujjwala Yojana. However, subsequent LPG refills are at market rate (approximately ₹800–900 per cylinder). The first refill are provided free. After that, you pay the market price. Subsidised refills depend on current government subsidy policy, not Ujjwala specifically.

Q.Can an unmarried woman apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana?

The scheme targets married women, widows, divorced women from BPL households. Single adult women who head a BPL household can also apply. The key criterion is being a woman aged 18+ in a BPL/eligible category household without an existing LPG connection — marital status is not a disqualifier.

Q.Can I choose my own LPG company (HP Gas, Bharat Gas, or Indane)?

Yes. You can choose any of the three public sector oil marketing companies. Your choice depends on which has a convenient distributor near your location. Once connected with one company, you cannot easily switch companies — choose based on nearest and most accessible distributor.

Q.What is the KYC form number for PM Ujjwala Yojana?

The KYC form for PM Ujjwala Yojana is Form 14A (for Ujjwala connections). It is available at any LPG gas agency, or you can download it from the respective oil company's website (hp-gas.com, ebharatgas.com, or indane.co.in) or from pmuy.gov.in.

Q.My Aadhaar address is different from current residence — will the application be rejected?

Under Ujjwala 2.0, this is explicitly addressed. You can submit your Aadhaar along with a self-declaration of current residence address. The gas agency should accept this. This was introduced specifically for migrant workers whose Aadhaar shows their home-state address but they reside elsewhere.

📞Helpline & Support

  • ▸LPG Emergency Helpline: 1906 (24×7, toll-free)
  • ▸HP Gas Customer Care: 1800-2333-555
  • ▸Bharat Gas Customer Care: 1800-22-4344
  • ▸Indane Customer Care: 1800-2333-555
  • ▸Official Portal: pmuy.gov.in
  • ▸Grievance: pgportal.gov.in
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