Ujjwala Yojana: Government is giving 25 lakh new gas connections for free, know how to apply..

Under the central government's Ujjwala Yojana, the government provides gas cylinders to poor and needy people for ₹550. Furthermore, those who are still forced to cook with coal, wood, or cow dung cakes are also provided with free gas stoves, cylinders, and other materials under this scheme, so they don't have to inhale toxic gases while cooking.

The central government has approved 2.5 million new connections. With this expansion, the total number of PMUY connections will increase to 105.8 million. The government has approved a budget of ₹676 crore. The first phase of the Ujjwala Yojana was so successful that the central government has launched its second version. Under the Ujjwala Yojana, poor families can beat inflation. What is this scheme, and how can subsidies be obtained under it? Let's find out.

What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the central government in 2016. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this scheme on May 1, 2016, from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide clean fuel (LPG) to poor and needy families, especially women in rural areas, freeing them from smoke-filled stoves and protecting their health. In the first phase, over 100 million connections were issued under the Ujjwala Yojana. Under Ujjwala 2.0, over 23.4 million connections have been issued by December 2024.

Key Features of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Promoting clean energy instead of coal, wood, or cow dung cakes
Connection in the name of the female head of the family
Free LPG connections for BPL (Below Poverty Line) and SC/ST families
₹2,200 for a 14.2 kg cylinder and ₹1,300 for a 5 kg cylinder
In addition, beneficiaries also receive interest-free loans.
This loan provides funding for an LPG stove (Rs. 565 for a 1-burner stove, Rs. 990 for a 2-burner stove).

The first LPG cylinder refill is free upon connection installation.

How can you get a gas cylinder for Rs. 500 in Delhi? Which women's accounts will receive the money?

How much money is available under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

Financial assistance: 14.2 kg cylinder
5 kg cylinder
Security: ₹1,850
₹950
Pressure regulator: ₹150
₹150
LPG hose: ₹100
₹100
Domestic gas consumer card: ₹25
₹25
Inspection/installation/demonstration fee: ₹75
₹75
Total financial assistance: ₹2,200
₹1,300

Eligibility for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
The beneficiary must be a woman and an Indian citizen
Female applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe families
Families falling under the BPL category, Extremely Backward Classes
Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries
Tea and former tea garden tribes
Forest dwellers
People living on islands and river islands
Poor families, as per the 14-point declaration

Documents required for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Aadhaar card
Residence Certificate (if Aadhaar address is the same, not required)
Passport-size photo
Ration card
Caste certificate
e-KYC required through the Ujjwala connection
KYC is not required for Assam and Meghalaya
Bank account number and IFSC code
BPL certificate or name on SECC list
How to apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

Online

STEP-1
Go to the official portal of the Ujjwala Yojana.
Click on "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection."
Now select the gas agency through which you want to get a Ujjwala connection.
You can choose from Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas.
Ujjwala Yojana Online Apply

STEP-2
Now you must register for the agency you choose.
Enter your name, mobile number, and email address as requested and register.
After registration, log in with your mobile number and password.

STEP-3
Select your state, district, PIN code, and agency name.
Complete the e-KYC process.
Fill in your ration card details, etc.
Fill in your family members' information.
Select which cylinder you want to purchase.
Enter your bank account number and IFSC code.
Save the reference number and print out the form.
Visit the agency with the form and all documents.

Offline
KYC for this. The form must be downloaded.
This will also require the Annexure I Self-Declaration Form.
Fill out the Annexure II Mechanical Pre-Installation Check Form.
Now, carefully complete the application form, including bank account details.
Attach all required documents.
Submit the form to your nearest LPG distributor.

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