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PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) — free LPG connection for women (2026)

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 +====== PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) — free LPG connection for women (2026) ======
 +
 +{{:social:auto:yojana-ujjwala-yojana.png?direct&1200 |PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) — free LPG connection for women (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
 +
 +<WRAP info>
 +**Free LPG connection (regulator + first refill) in woman's name + Rs 200/cylinder subsidy on 12 refills per year.**
 +
 +**Launched:** 2016  ·  **Issued by:** Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Who is eligible =====
 +  * Adult woman in BPL household (or specified poor categories)
 +  * No existing LPG connection in family (any name)
 +  * Self-declaration if SECC 2011 / NFSA listed; KYC otherwise
 +  * PMUY 2.0 (2021): expanded to migrant women + landless labourers
 +
 +===== What you get =====
 +Free 14.2 kg LPG cylinder + regulator + first refill (~Rs 1,500-2,000 value). Refill subsidy: Rs 200/cylinder × 12/year (additional to general LPG subsidy if any).
 +
 +===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
 +  - **Visit nearest LPG distributor (any of IOC / BPC / HPC)** — Or apply at pmuy.gov.in.
 +  - **Submit Form A + KYC** — Aadhaar of woman + address proof + bank passbook + ration card / SECC ID.
 +  - **Distributor verifies + forwards to OMC** — Oil Marketing Company processes within 7-10 days.
 +  - **Connection delivered** — Cylinder + regulator + safety stove (if opted) delivered to home.
 +  - **Refill subsidy auto-credited** — Subsidy credited to Aadhaar-linked bank account on each refill.
 +
 +===== Documents needed =====
 +  * Aadhaar of woman applicant
 +  * Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
 +  * BPL ration card / SECC 2011 ID
 +  * Address proof
 +
 +===== Timeline =====
 +7-15 days for connection delivery after distributor approval.
 +
 +===== Portal + helpline =====
 +  * **Official portal:** [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]]
 +  * **Helpline:** LPG Helpline: 1906
 +  * **Track status:** [[:check-status:lpg-subsidy-status|How to check status]]
 +
 +===== Common issues =====
 +  * Existing connection in any family member name disqualifies — surrender or refuse Ujjwala.
 +  * Refill subsidy not credited — verify Aadhaar-bank linkage via NPCI mapper.
 +  * Distributor demands cash for "free" connection — illegal; complain to LPG Vigilance.
 +  * Stove not delivered with kit — Ujjwala only includes cylinder + regulator; stove is optional EMI scheme.
 +
 +===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-lpg-subsidy|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:women|All women schemes]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Can a man receive Ujjwala connection? ====
 +No — must be in adult woman's name. Family-level eligibility but legal title goes to the woman.
 +
 +==== What is the refill subsidy in 2026? ====
 +Rs 200 per cylinder × max 12 refills = Rs 2,400/year, additional to general LPG subsidy if any.
 +
 +==== Delivery delayed > 15 days? ====
 +File complaint at LPG Vigilance Cell + RTI to OMC + distributor.
 +
 +==== Can I sell my Ujjwala connection? ====
 +No — it is non-transferable. Misuse attracts cancellation + recovery.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Free LPG connection (regulator + first refill) in woman's name + Rs 200/cylinder subsidy on 12 refills per year. Apply at **pmuy.gov.in**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Apply now:** [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]]
 +  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:lpg-subsidy-status|Status check]]
 +  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-lpg-subsidy|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Browse all 150 yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:yojana:start|All 150 Sarkari Yojanas]]
 +  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
 +  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
 +  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
 +  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
 +  * [[:audience:start|10 audience-hub schemes]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * Official portal: pmuy.gov.in
 +  * Issued by: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
 +  * Launched: 2016
 +  * Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|%%AwaazRTI%%]] (composite, identifying details removed)
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana ujjwala-yojana}}