PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026: Free LPG Connection — Eligibility, Documents & Online Apply
Ujjwala 2.0 gives a deposit-free LPG connection to an adult woman of a poor household that has no LPG connection, plus a targeted subsidy on refills.
Eligibility categories follow the PMUY portal. The refill subsidy amount and refill cap are decided each year by the Government; confirm the current figure with your distributor.
Answer 5–7 simple questions and get your eligibility score in 2 minutes.
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- Who applies
- Adult woman (18+)
- Connection
- Deposit-free, first refill & stove under Ujjwala 2.0
- Refill subsidy
- Targeted ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (check current year)
- Apply at
- pmuy.gov.in or LPG distributor
What is it?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas through Indian Oil, Bharat Gas and HP Gas, aims to replace wood and cow-dung cooking fuel with clean LPG in poor homes.
Benefits
Security deposit for cylinder and regulator is paid by the Government. Under Ujjwala 2.0 the first refill and hotplate are also provided free. Beneficiaries get a targeted subsidy directly in their bank account on refills.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Applicant is a woman aged 18 or above
- ✓No LPG connection in the name of anyone in the household
- ✓Household belongs to a listed category — SC/ST, PMAY-G, AAY, forest dwellers, most backward classes, tea/ex-tea garden tribes, island/river-island residents — or declares poverty through the 14-point declaration
- ✓Migrant families may use a self-declaration of address
Documents required
- ✓Aadhaar of applicant and adult family members
- ✓Ration card of the state (or state-issued family document)
- ✓Bank account details and IFSC
- ✓Category proof if applicable, or 14-point self-declaration
How to apply — step by step
- Visit pmuy.gov.in and click 'Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection'
- Choose Indane, Bharatgas or HP Gas and select your nearest distributor
- Fill details, upload documents and submit the KYC
- Visit the distributor for biometric/e-KYC if asked
- Collect cylinder, regulator and stove after approval
Important dates
PMUY connections are released in targets set by the Government. If the portal shows the application closed, check with the distributor for the next release.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✓Applying when a family member already has a connection
- ✓Name mismatch between Aadhaar and ration card
- ✓Paying middlemen — the connection is free
- ✓Not seeding Aadhaar with the bank account for subsidy
Frequently asked questions
Can a man apply?
No. The connection is issued in the name of an adult woman of the household.
Is the refill free every month?
No. Only the targeted subsidy is credited; you pay the market price at purchase.
What is the 14-point declaration?
A self-declaration that the family does not own listed assets like a four-wheeler or pucca house with certain features, used for poor households outside listed categories.
How do I check the subsidy?
Use your LPG company's app or mylpg.in with your LPG ID.
Answer 5–7 simple questions and get your eligibility score in 2 minutes.
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