Free cylinders are available in UP on Holi. How can you get them, who will get them, and what documents are required? Learn more.

Free Cylinder on Holi: These women in UP will benefit from free cylinders before Holi. What documents will be required, and what will be the application process? Find out.

Holi is just a few days away, and there's good news for millions of households in UP. This time, before the festival, free cylinders are being provided under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The government will transfer the subsidy amount to beneficiaries' accounts, making it easier to get gas cylinders.

In UP, only those who are already beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana will benefit from the free cylinder. If you're not currently enrolled in this scheme, there's still an opportunity to apply. First, understand the eligibility criteria and who is prioritized. Only then will the process become easier.

The Ujjwala Yojana's main focus is on poor families, especially women who don't have a gas connection in their name and families with financial difficulties. BPL families living in rural or semi-urban areas are covered under this scheme.

Proof of the number of family members is required. Families listed under SECC 2011, PMAY Gramin, and Ayushman card holders are also considered eligible. SC, ST, and extremely backward tribal families are also included in this scheme.

Now, regarding the required documents, an income certificate, Aadhaar card, ration card, address proof such as an electricity or water bill, a passport-size photo, and bank details are required for the application. The bank account must be linked to Aadhaar, as the subsidy amount is credited directly to the account.

To apply, first visit the official website of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, https://www.pmuy.gov.in/ujjwala2.html. Select the name of the oil company, such as Bharat Gas or other options. Then, select the Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection option and fill in the state, district, and distributor information.

After this, enter the mobile number and complete the OTP verification. After filling in your family details, bank details, and address, submit the form. Upon completing your application, you will receive a reference number. You can use this number to visit your nearest gas agency and complete the process.