{"id":2342,"date":"2026-10-13T21:09:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T21:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:48:20","slug":"pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Ujjwala Yojana: Free LPG Connection, \u20b9300 Subsidy and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Last updated: October 2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)<\/b>, launched on 1 May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, provides deposit-free LPG connections to women from poor households, replacing smoky chulhas that harm health. Over 10 crore connections have been given under the scheme.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide.png\" alt=\"Infographic: PM Ujjwala Yojana: Free LPG Connection, \u20b9300 Subsidy and How to Apply\" class=\"wp-image-2341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pm-ujjwala-yojana-guide-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>PM Ujjwala Yojana: Free LPG Connection, \u20b9300 Subsidy and How to Apply \u2013 infographic by Tiwaripedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Key benefits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Connection<\/td><td>Deposit-free LPG connection in the name of an adult woman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First refill and stove<\/td><td>Provided free under Ujjwala 2.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Targeted subsidy<\/td><td>\u20b9300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills a year, credited to the bank account (extended year by year; check current status)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Migrant families<\/td><td>Self-declaration of address allowed under Ujjwala 2.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<h2>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>An adult woman (18+) from a poor household without an existing LPG connection, belonging to categories such as SC\/ST households, PMAY-Gramin beneficiaries, Antyodaya Anna Yojana families, forest dwellers, most backward classes, tea and ex-tea garden tribes, island residents, or poor households under a 14-point declaration.<\/p>\n<h2>Documents required<\/h2>\n<ul><li>Aadhaar of the applicant and adult family members.<\/li><li>Ration card or state document proving family composition.<\/li><li>Bank account details (IFSC and account number).<\/li><li>Address proof (or self-declaration for migrants).<\/li><li>Passport-size photo.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>How to apply<\/h2>\n<ol><li>Visit pmuy.gov.in and click &#8220;Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection&#8221;.<\/li><li>Choose your oil company: Indane, Bharatgas or HP Gas.<\/li><li>Select a nearby distributor.<\/li><li>Fill the form and upload documents, or visit the distributor in person.<\/li><li>After verification, the connection is installed.<\/li><\/ol>\n<h2>Health and environmental impact<\/h2>\n<p>Cooking with firewood and cow-dung cakes causes indoor air pollution linked to lung and eye diseases, especially for women and children. Clean LPG reduces smoke exposure and saves time spent collecting fuel.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is the Ujjwala connection free?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the connection is deposit-free, and Ujjwala 2.0 also provides the first refill and a stove free of cost.<\/p>\n<h3>How much subsidy do Ujjwala users get?<\/h3>\n<p>\u20b9300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills a year, as approved by the government for the current period.<\/p>\n<h3>Can men apply for Ujjwala?<\/h3>\n<p>The connection is issued in the name of an adult woman of the household.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep exploring<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/pm-awas-yojana-guide\/\">PM Awas Yojana<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/pm-jan-dhan-yojana-guide\/\">PM Jan Dhan Yojana<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/ayushman-bharat-pm-jay-guide\/\">Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/category\/government-schemes\/\">More Government Schemes articles on Tiwaripedia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><em>This article is for general information, not financial, tax or legal advice. Rates, limits and rules change; always confirm on the official website or with a qualified advisor before you act. 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