What this scheme offers
Eligible women receive a deposit-free LPG connection (the standard deposit and pressure regulator cost are waived), along with the first cylinder refill and a stove/hotplate free of cost. Beneficiaries also receive a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, credited via Direct Benefit Transfer to their Aadhaar-linked bank account, for a capped number of refills each year.
Who is eligible
- Adult woman (18 years or older) from an eligible poor household.
- No existing LPG connection in the name of any household member.
- Belongs to one of: SC/ST, a PMAY-Gramin beneficiary household, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), most backward classes, tea-garden or forest-dweller communities, or a self-declared poor household.
- Migrant workers can apply using self-declaration of address — no state-specific address proof is required.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (for DBT subsidy transfer)
- Ration card, where available
- Address proof, or self-declaration for eligible migrants
- Passport-size photo
How to apply
- Visit the official PMUY portal (pmuy.gov.in) and select "Apply for New Ujjwala Connection," or go directly to your nearest LPG distributor (Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas).
- Choose your preferred oil marketing company / distributor.
- Fill in the application form with Aadhaar and household details, or submit the offline form at the distributor.
- Submit supporting documents for verification.
- Once approved, the connection, first refill and stove are issued at no cost.