PM Ujjwala Yojana
A free LPG gas connection for poor households, issued in the name of an adult woman.
A free LPG gas connection in the woman's name, with the first refill and a stove. A subsidy on later refills is credited to the bank account. Check the current amount on the official portal.
Who can apply
- An adult woman (18 years or older) applies.
- The household should not already have an LPG connection.
- Meant for poor households, such as BPL families and SC/ST households. If yours is poor but not on any list, ask the LPG distributor about the self-declaration route.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar of the woman applicant (and adult family members)
- Ration card or family composition document
- Bank passbook in her name, linked to Aadhaar
- Address proof (migrant families can give a self-declaration)
- KYC form and a declaration, given at the LPG distributor or on the portal
How to apply, step by step
- Keep Aadhaar, ration card or family composition document, bank passbook, address proof and a passport-size photo ready.
- Visit pmuy.gov.in and choose to apply for a new Ujjwala connection, or go to your nearest LPG distributor (Indane, HP Gas or Bharat Gas).
- Fill in the KYC application form and the declaration, and attach copies of the documents.
- Submit it to the distributor. After verification the connection is issued in the woman's name, with the first refill and a stove as per the scheme rules.
- Later refills are paid at the market price, and the subsidy (if applicable) is credited to your bank account.
Points to remember
- The connection is issued in the name of an adult woman of the household.
- The household should not already have an LPG connection.
- Migrant families can usually give a self-declaration as address proof.
- The subsidy amount is set by the government and can change, so check pmuy.gov.in for the current figure.
- Applying through an LPG distributor is free. Do not pay agents.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for PM Ujjwala Yojana?
An adult woman from a poor household that does not already have an LPG connection. Priority categories include BPL, SC/ST and other listed groups. Rules can change, so check pmuy.gov.in.
Is the stove really free?
The scheme gives the connection and, under the current rules, the first refill and a stove. Please confirm the latest terms at the distributor or on the official portal.
Is the LPG refill free?
No. You pay for refills and the subsidy, where applicable, is credited to your bank account afterwards.
Where can I apply?
Online on pmuy.gov.in or offline at an LPG distributor near you.
Apply on the official website
This is general information, not an official government page. Rules, amounts and limits change and differ by state. Please confirm on the official website. See our disclaimer.