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 +metatag-description=(PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY) — Free LPG Connection for Eligible Women - verified citizen guide on RTI Wiki, India's independent Right to Information reference.)}}
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 +====== PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY) — Free LPG Connection for Eligible Women ======
 +
 +
 +**Direct answer.** PMUY gives **free LPG connection + first-fill stove + 12 cylinders/year at subsidised rate** to eligible women (BPL / SECC / SC/ST / tea-worker / Antyodaya / forest-dweller / Ganga-Pradhan-Mantri-River-Restoration-Ghat-Mission / PMAY beneficiary). Approval typically same-day at distributor. Subsidy (~₹300/cylinder) credited to bank account. **10.3 crore connections** done since 2016. **₹0 cost to apply.**
 +
 +===== Quick Answer =====
 +
 +  * Free LPG connection + stove + first cylinder.
 +  * **12 refills/year subsidised** (subsidy varies ~₹200–400/cylinder).
 +  * **Open only to eligible women** (BPL/SECC/SC/ST/Antyodaya/etc.).
 +  * Apply at any **LPG distributor** (Indane / HP Gas / Bharat Gas) with Aadhaar + KYC.
 +  * **Helpline**: **1906** (LPG emergency) · **1800-266-6696** (Ujjwala helpdesk).
 +  * **Stuck?** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 RTI in 60 sec]].
 +
 +===== What is this scheme =====
 +
 +PMUY launched **1 May 2016** by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. **Phase 1** (2016–19): 8 crore connections. **Ujjwala 2.0** (Aug 2021 onwards): expanded to migrants, no income proof needed, simpler KYC. Universal subsidy for **12 refills/year** introduced.
 +
 +===== Key benefits =====
 +
 +  * **Free 14.2 kg LPG connection** (deposit ₹1,600 + cylinder + regulator + pipe + stove — all paid by government).
 +  * **Free first-fill cylinder + stove** (in Ujjwala 2.0).
 +  * **Subsidy of ₹300/cylinder** (centre) — direct to woman's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
 +  * **12 cylinders/year subsidised** (additional cylinders at market rate).
 +  * **No deposit refund needed** — connection is yours.
 +
 +===== Who is eligible =====
 +
 +You qualify if you're a **woman aged 18+** AND in **any one** of these categories:
 +
 +  - **SECC 2011 listed family** (rural OR urban deprivation criteria).
 +  - **BPL family** (state list, not SECC).
 +  - **SC / ST family**.
 +  - **Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card** holder.
 +  - **PMAY-G / PMAY-U beneficiary**.
 +  - **Forest-dweller / Most Backward Class (MBC) family**.
 +  - **Tea-Garden worker**.
 +  - **Ganga River Restoration Ghat Mission area** family.
 +  - **Migrant family** (Ujjwala 2.0 — no proof of address required, self-declaration accepted).
 +
 +==== Auto-disqualifying ====
 +
 +  * **Existing LPG connection in family** (one per household).
 +  * **Income tax payer in last AY**.
 +  * **Government employee**.
 +
 +===== Documents required =====
 +
 +  - **Aadhaar card** of the **woman applicant** (mandatory)
 +  - **Aadhaar of all family members** (for de-duplication check)
 +  - **Bank passbook** (Aadhaar-seeded — for subsidy DBT)
 +  - **KYC at LPG distributor** (in-person OR mobile app of distributor)
 +  - **Photograph** of applicant
 +  - **Proof of category** (one of):
 +    * SECC list print-out (download from secc.gov.in)
 +    * BPL ration card
 +    * SC/ST/AAY certificate
 +    * PMAY beneficiary letter
 +  - **For migrants under 2.0**: self-declaration only — no formal address proof required.
 +
 +===== Step-by-step application =====
 +
 +==== Online ====
 +
 +  - Visit **https://www.pmuy.gov.in** → "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection".
 +  - Pick distributor (Indane / HP Gas / Bharat Gas) → location.
 +  - Aadhaar OTP verification.
 +  - Fill family details + bank.
 +  - Choose cylinder size (5 kg / 14.2 kg).
 +  - Submit.
 +  - **Distributor calls / messages** within 24–48 hrs.
 +  - **Visit distributor** with documents → KYC complete.
 +  - **Connection activated same day** or next.
 +
 +==== Offline ====
 +
 +  - Visit any **LPG distributor** (Indane / HP Gas / Bharat Gas) office.
 +  - Ask for "**Ujjwala 2.0 form**".
 +  - Submit documents (above) + photo.
 +  - **KYC + connection activation** typically same day.
 +
 +===== Subsidy how it works =====
 +
 +  - You **pay full price** of cylinder at delivery (current ~₹900–1,100 in most states).
 +  - Within **2–7 days**, **₹300 subsidy** credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
 +  - **Effective price** ≈ ₹600–800.
 +  - For **first 12 cylinders** of the year, subsidy applies. **13th+** = market rate (no subsidy).
 +
 +==== Subsidy not received? ====
 +
 +  * Check Aadhaar–bank seeding (most common cause).
 +  * Verify on the **MyLPG.in app** or website.
 +  * Call **1906** or distributor helpline.
 +  * File [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|RTI to MoPNG]].
 +
 +===== Common mistakes =====
 +
 +  * **Aadhaar–bank not seeded** — subsidy silent failure.
 +  * **Multiple LPG connections in family** — only one allowed per household. Surrender duplicates first.
 +  * **Wrong distributor** for your area — distributor catchment areas matter; pick the one closest.
 +  * **Expecting subsidy on 13th+ cylinder** — only 12/year are subsidised.
 +  * **Trusting agents** charging ₹500–2,000 fee — Ujjwala connection is **free**. No agent fee allowed.
 +  * **Connection inactive 24 months** — distributor may reverify; not lost but needs KYC update.
 +
 +===== Latest updates (2026) =====
 +
 +  * **Ujjwala 2.0 expansion** — fully active. Migrants, tea workers, Ganga ghat communities all eligible.
 +  * **5 kg cylinder option** — now available in Ujjwala 2.0 for low-income / single-person households.
 +  * **DBT subsidy** — fully migrated to direct bank credit (no more "double subsidy" cycle).
 +  * **PAHAL integration** — all Ujjwala beneficiaries auto-enrolled in PAHAL DBT.
 +
 +
 +===== If the formal channel fails, escalate via RTI =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round info 100%>
 +If this complaint isn't resolved through the regular complaint route, you can file an **RTI** to force the public authority to either act or explain in writing why they haven't. The fee is ₹10 (free if you're BPL).
 +
 +  * Draft your application: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]
 +  * Calculate timelines: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]
 +  * If PIO doesn't reply in 30 days: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/appeal-templates/deemed-refusal-first-appeal|Deemed refusal first appeal]]
 +  * If PIO rejects without reason: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/appeal-templates/wrongful-section-8-rejection|S.8 rejection appeal]]
 +  * Sample applications: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/sample/start|Sample RTI library]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +
 +==== I already have an LPG connection in my husband's name. Can I still get Ujjwala? ====
 +**No** — only one connection per household. **Surrender existing first** (visit distributor, get refund of ₹1,600 deposit), then apply for Ujjwala in your (woman's) name.
 +
 +==== I don't have a SECC inclusion. Am I disqualified? ====
 +**Not necessarily.** Ujjwala 2.0 covers many other categories (BPL, SC/ST, AAY, PMAY beneficiary, migrants, tea workers). Pick whichever applies to you.
 +
 +==== Can my husband apply for Ujjwala? ====
 +**No** — Ujjwala mandates the **woman applicant**. Connection is in her name.
 +
 +==== I'm a migrant — what address proof? ====
 +**Ujjwala 2.0 accepts self-declaration** — no formal address proof needed. Distributor typically asks for landlord NOC or just your statement.
 +
 +==== Why didn't I get subsidy on 13th cylinder? ====
 +**Only 12 cylinders/year** are subsidised under Ujjwala. 13th+ at market rate. (Per LPG year — usually April to March.)
 +
 +==== I lost my Ujjwala booklet. What do I do? ====
 +Distributor issues duplicate booklet — small fee (₹30–50). Carry Aadhaar.
 +
 +==== Can I switch from Indane to HP Gas (or vice versa)? ====
 +**Inter-distributor transfer allowed** — visit current distributor, surrender, get NOC. New distributor onboards. Some delays (10–15 days).
 +
 +==== I haven't bought a refill in 24 months. Is connection cancelled? ====
 +**Not cancelled** — but flagged dormant. Visit distributor, do **KYC update** + book a cylinder. Reactivated.
 +
 +==== What's the difference between LPG subsidy and Ujjwala subsidy? ====
 +Both are now **the same DBT mechanism**. Ujjwala beneficiaries get a **higher subsidy** (govt sometimes adds a top-up of ₹100–200 over the base ~₹200–300). General PAHAL beneficiaries get the base subsidy.
 +
 +===== You may also be eligible for =====
 +
 +  * **[[:pmay-2026-complete-guide|PMAY 2.0]]** — house subsidy
 +  * **[[:ayushman-bharat-benefits-2026|Ayushman Bharat]]** — ₹5 lakh hospital cover
 +  * **[[:saubhagya-yojana|Saubhagya]]** — free electricity connection
 +  * **[[:jal-jeevan-mission|Jal Jeevan Mission]]** — free tap water
 +  * **[[:pm-matru-vandana-yojana|PMMVY]]** — maternity benefit
 +  * **[[:women-social-welfare-schemes-india|👩 All women's schemes]]**
 +  * **[[:housing-basic-needs-schemes-india|🏠 All housing & basic needs]]**
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  * [[https://www.pmuy.gov.in|PMUY official]]
 +  * [[https://mylpg.in|MyLPG portal — subsidy tracking]]
 +  * [[https://www.iocl.com|Indane Gas]]
 +  * [[https://www.hpcl.in|HP Gas]]
 +  * [[https://www.bharatpetroleum.in|Bharat Gas]]
 +  * Helplines: **1906** (LPG emergency) · **1800-266-6696** (Ujjwala)
 +
 +{REVIEWED}
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.//
 +
 +===== Visual / Infographic prompts =====
 +
 +  * **Infographic concept:** Eligibility decision tree: Woman applicant + (BPL OR SECC OR SC/ST OR Antyodaya OR PMAY OR Tea worker OR Migrant) → Free LPG connection + first cylinder + 12 refills/year subsidised.
 +
 +==== SVG icon prompts (use any AI image gen) ====
 +  - Minimal flat icon of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder with a flame on top.
 +  - Hand exchange of cylinder + free-tag.
 +  - Bank account with '₹300 subsidy' arrow.
 +
 +==== Feature image prompt ====
 +
 +//Realistic photo of an Indian woman in a rural kitchen using a clean LPG stove instead of firewood, child playing nearby, smoke-free environment.//
 +
 +
 +{{tag>ujjwala-yojana PMUY LPG-connection women-schemes 2026}}