PM Ujjwala Yojana 2025: How to Apply for Free LPG Connection, Stove, and First Refill

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) 2025 provides free LPG connections, stove, and first refill to women from BPL and economically weaker families. This initiative aims to promote clean cooking fuel in rural and backward areas, replacing traditional fuels like wood, coal, and dung that are harmful to health and the environment.

Benefits of PM Ujjwala Yojana

Under PMUY, eligible women receive:

• Free LPG connection along with stove and first refill.

• Cash assistance for the LPG cylinder:

  • ₹1,600 for a 14.2 kg cylinder.

  • ₹1,150 for a 5 kg cylinder.

• The cash assistance covers:

  • Cylinder security deposit

  • Pressure regulator

  • LPG hose

  • Domestic gas consumer card

  • Installation and demonstration charges

This ensures that women can start using clean fuel without any upfront cost.

Eligibility Criteria

Women aged 18 years or older can apply if their family belongs to any of the following categories:

• SC/ST families

• Families under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (rural)

• Most Backward Classes (MBC)

• Families under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)

• Tea garden workers

• Forest dwellers and residents of islands or river islands

• Economically weaker households listed in SECC

Important: The family must not already have an LPG connection.

How to Apply for PMUY 2.0

Step 1: Obtain the application form from the official PMUY website or the nearest LPG distributor.

Step 2: Fill out KYC and required annexures:

• KYC form: For identity and bank details

• Supplementary KYC & Undertaking: Additional information

• Annexure I: Self-declaration for migrant families

• Annexure II: Pre-installation check for the LPG connection

Step 3: Fill personal information, bank account details, and choose your preferred LPG distributor.

Step 4: Attach required documents:

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar or other valid ID)

• Address proof

• BPL or economic category certificate

Step 5: Submit the completed form and documents to your nearest LPG distributor.

Required Documents

• KYC

• Ration card or state-issued certificate

• Aadhaar card (identity and address)

• Bank account number and IFSC

✅ Key Takeaway: PM Ujjwala Yojana 2025 empowers women by providing clean cooking fuel at zero upfront cost, improving health, safety, and convenience in households across rural India.