PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply
Deposit-free LPG connections for adult women from poor households that don't yet have a gas connection.
Benefit
A deposit-free LPG connection, with the first refill and a stove provided free, plus a targeted subsidy on refills.
Who is eligible
- An adult woman (18 or older) from a poor household.
- No LPG connection in the name of any household member.
- Household listed under SECC 2011 or in categories such as PMAY-G, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, SC/ST households and others, or eligible through a self-declaration of deprivation.
Who is not eligible
- Households that already have an LPG connection in any member's name.
Documents you need
- Aadhaar of the applicant
- Ration card
- Bank account details
- Passport-size photo
- Self-declaration (deprivation/address) where required
How to apply
- Apply online at pmuy.gov.in or visit your nearest LPG distributor.
- Choose an oil company and distributor, fill in the form, and submit documents.
- After verification, the connection is released by the distributor.
Official website: pmuy.gov.in. The refill subsidy amount and number of subsidised refills per year are revised by the government; check pmuy.gov.in for the current figures.
Administered by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. You can also search all central and state schemes on the government's myScheme portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Ujjwala Yojana?
An adult woman from a poor household that does not already have an LPG connection in any member's name.
Is the Ujjwala LPG connection free?
Yes, the connection is deposit-free, and the first refill and stove are provided free.
Find other schemes you may qualify for
Answer a few questions in our government schemes eligibility finder.
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