Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It provides free LPG (cooking gas) connections to women from poor households. The scheme aims to give families access to clean cooking fuel, reduce indoor air pollution, and improve the health of women and children.
What You Get
- Free LPG gas connection
- Free first LPG cylinder
- Free cooking stove
- Financial assistance of ₹1,600 per connection
- Access to clean cooking fuel for better health
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 18–65 years
- Annual income: up to ₹1,00,000
- Connection must be in the name of a woman
- Household must be Below Poverty Line (BPL)
- Open to all BPL households across India
- Beneficiary must have a valid bank account
Documents Needed
0/4 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. BPL Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook or Account Details
- 4. Address Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal: Apply here
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Category
- Women & Child
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 18–65 years
- Income Limit
- ₹1,00,000/year
- Launched
- 1 May 2016
- Application
- Online
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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