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 +====== PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): free LPG connection for women, the myths and the real rules (2026) ======
 +
 +{{:social:auto:yojana-ujjwala-yojana.png?direct&1200 |PM Ujjwala Yojana PMUY, free LPG connection for women, RTI Wiki}}
 +
 +Let us clear up the confusion first, because a lot of wrong ideas float around about Ujjwala. People in the queue at the gas agency say all sorts of things, and some of it scares women away from a scheme they have every right to use.
 +
 +Myth one is "the gas is fully free forever." That is not true, and it was never the promise. What is free is the **connection** itself. You do not pay the security deposit for the cylinder, the regulator, the pipe, the consumer card, or the installation. Under Ujjwala 2.0 your **first refill and a gas stove are also free**. After that you buy refills like any other family, but the government sends a subsidy back into your bank account.
 +
 +Myth two is "I have to pay the full market price for every refill." Also not true. As an Ujjwala beneficiary you get a special subsidy of **Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder**, sent straight to your Aadhaar-linked bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer. So your real cost is the shop price minus Rs 300.
 +
 +Myth three is "we already have a gas connection at home, so I can forget it." This one is half true and worth understanding. Ujjwala is meant for households that do not already have an LPG connection in any family member's name. If someone in your home already holds a connection, you cannot get a second free one under Ujjwala. That is the rule, not a clerk being difficult.
 +
 +So here is the honest one-line version. Ujjwala gives a poor woman a free gas connection in her own name, a free first cylinder, a free stove, and a Rs 300 subsidy on refills. Now let us go through who qualifies, how you apply, and what to do when something goes wrong.
 +
 +<WRAP info>
 +**A deposit-free LPG connection in a woman's name, plus a free first refill and free stove under Ujjwala 2.0, with a Rs 300 per cylinder refill subsidy paid into her bank account.**
 +
 +**Launched:** 1 May 2016  ·  **Issued by:** Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP emround box 80%>
 +**About this article — Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, Trust (E-E-A-T)**
 +
 +^ Field ^ Detail ^
 +| **Reviewed by** | Dr. Shrawan Kumar Pathak, [[:about:rti-team|RTI Wiki editorial team]] |
 +| **Expertise** | Indian welfare-scheme policy and the Right to Information Act 2005, with hands-on experience guiding citizens through LPG subsidy and DBT grievance resolution |
 +| **Sources** | pmuy.gov.in, pib.gov.in, mopng.gov.in (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas), myscheme.gov.in, india.gov.in |
 +| **Last reviewed** | 2026-07-11 |
 +| **Accuracy note** | Subsidy amount (Rs 300), connection count (10.33 crore as on 1 July 2025), and Ujjwala 2.0 benefits cross-checked against PIB Cabinet approval PRID 1984593 and the official pmuy.gov.in portal |
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== What is PM Ujjwala Yojana and why was it launched? =====
 +
 +Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a flagship welfare scheme of the Government of India that gives poor women a deposit-free LPG cooking gas connection in their own name. The scheme was launched on **1 May 2016** from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh by the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and it is run by the **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas** through the three public-sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil (Indane), Bharat Petroleum, and HP Gas.
 +
 +The reason it was built is both simple and serious. Before Ujjwala, crores of Indian households cooked on mud chulhas burning firewood, dried cow dung, or crop residue. The smoke from these fuels contains harmful pollutants — fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide — that damage the lungs of the women and small children who breathe them for hours every day. Studies referenced by the World Health Organization have long identified household air pollution from solid-fuel cooking as a leading cause of respiratory disease and premature death among women in low-income countries. Ujjwala was designed to change this by making clean cooking fuel affordable for the poorest families.
 +
 +Think of a typical home in a village or a small town. The woman cooks on a mud chulha with firewood, dried cow dung, or crop waste. She wakes early to gather fuel, her eyes water from the smoke, and the kitchen wall is black. The smoke is hard on her lungs and on the small children sitting beside her. On a rainy day the wood will not catch, and the morning meal is late. This was the daily reality for crores of women.
 +
 +Now picture the same kitchen after an Ujjwala connection arrives. There is a clean blue flame, no smoke, and a hot meal in a few minutes. The hours once spent collecting wood go back to her, to her children, or to a little earning work. The change is not magic and it is not free of cost forever, but it is real, and it is why this scheme was built around the woman of the house and not the man.
 +
 +Ujjwala 2.0 was announced in **2021** and added three important upgrades: the **free first refill**, the **free single-burner stove**, and **easier rules for migrant families** who could not produce a local ration card or address proof. As on **1 July 2025**, there were approximately **10.33 crore Ujjwala connections** across the country. You can see this scheme next to every other welfare programme on the [[:yojana:start|All Modi-era Sarkari Yojana index 2014 to 2026]].
 +
 +===== Who is eligible for a free Ujjwala connection? =====
 +
 +The connection is for an **adult woman**, at least 18 years old, from a poor household. You qualify if your family falls in any one of these groups.
 +
 +^ Eligibility category ^ Who it covers ^
 +| **SC or ST household** | Families from Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes |
 +| **PMAY-Gramin beneficiary** | Families listed under [[:yojana:pmay-gramin|Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin]] |
 +| **Most Backward Classes** | Families identified as MBC by the state |
 +| **Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)** | The poorest of the poor under the [[:yojana:ration-card-nfsa|NFSA ration card]] system |
 +| **Tea garden and ex-tea garden tribes** | Workers and families in tea-growing districts, mainly Assam and West Bengal |
 +| **Forest dwellers** | Families with forest rights or living in forest fringe villages |
 +| **Island residents** | People living on islands and river islands |
 +| **SECC 2011 listed** | Households whose names appear in the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 data |
 +| **Self-declaration (any other poor)** | Any other poor household, confirmed through a **14-point self-declaration** |
 +
 +Two more conditions apply to everyone, regardless of category. There must be **no LPG connection already** in any family member's name, and the connection will be issued in the **woman's name** linked to her Aadhaar. For the full set of accepted identity and address papers, see our [[:documents:start|Documents required guides]].
 +
 +Under **Ujjwala 2.0**, the scheme was made easier for migrant families. If you have moved for work and cannot produce a local ration card or address proof, you can give a **self-declaration of your family list and address**. A migrant worker does not have to run back to the home village for papers. This is especially useful for families who may also hold an [[:yojana:eshram-card|e-Shram card for unorganised workers]].
 +
 +===== What benefits do you get under Ujjwala? =====
 +
 +  * **Deposit-free connection.** The security deposit for the cylinder and regulator, the pressure regulator, the suraksha hose, the consumer card, and the installation charge are all paid by the government. You do not pay this deposit.
 +  * **Free first refill.** The first cylinder of gas comes free under Ujjwala 2.0.
 +  * **Free stove.** A single-burner hotplate is given free under Ujjwala 2.0, so you are not stuck with a connection and no way to cook on it.
 +  * **Refill subsidy of Rs 300.** On each qualifying refill, Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder comes back to your bank account through DBT.
 +
 +A word on the refill subsidy, because the number has changed before and can change again. The amount was Rs 200 a cylinder when it started in 2022, and the government raised it to **Rs 300** in October 2023 following Cabinet approval (see [[:yojana:ujjwala-yojana#Sources|PIB release PRID 1984593]] below). The **number of subsidised refills in a year is fixed by the Cabinet each year**. For recent years it has been **up to nine refills** per household per year, after which you pay the normal market price. Since this cap is reviewed annually, please check the live number on [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]] before you count on it. The Rs 300 rate itself has held steady for the last few years.
 +
 +<WRAP tip>
 +**Subsidy quick facts (2025-26):** Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder · up to 9 subsidised refills per year · total Cabinet outlay Rs 12,000 crore · paid by DBT into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the woman beneficiary.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== How do you apply for Ujjwala Yojana, step by step? =====
 +
 +  - **Choose how to apply.** You can walk in to any nearby LPG distributor of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, or HP Gas, or you can apply online at [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]] and pick your gas company and distributor.
 +  - **Fill the Ujjwala form.** Use the KYC form for a new connection. There is a short Form A for the application and a Form B style declaration for your family details and the no-existing-connection promise. Staff at the distributor will hand you the right form.
 +  - **Give your KYC papers.** Submit the woman applicant's Aadhaar, a bank passbook in her name, and proof of address. Migrant families can use the self-declaration route here. See the accepted documents list at [[aadhaar-update-accepted-documents-2026|Aadhaar accepted documents]].
 +  - **Complete eKYC.** Aadhaar-based eKYC is done with an OTP on the Aadhaar-linked mobile, or by a fingerprint or face check at the distributor. This links the connection and the subsidy to the right person.
 +  - **Distributor verifies and forwards.** The distributor checks your papers and sends the case to the oil company, which usually clears it in about a week to ten days.
 +  - **Collect the kit.** The cylinder, regulator, and the free stove are installed and a quick safety check is done. From here on, the Rs 300 refill subsidy lands in the woman's bank account after each qualifying refill.
 +
 +After your application is submitted, you can track progress through the LPG company's online portal or the Ujjwala portal. Our [[:check-status:start|Status-check guides]] cover how to check application and DBT status. If the subsidy amount is not reaching your bank, the guide at [[check-status:dbt-money-not-credited-fix|DBT money not credited fix]] walks you through the exact steps to resolve it, and [[check-status:aadhaar-bank-seeding-status|Aadhaar bank seeding status]] helps you check if your Aadhaar is properly linked.
 +
 +===== What documents do you need? =====
 +
 +^ Document ^ Why it is needed ^
 +| Aadhaar of the woman applicant | Connection and subsidy go in her name |
 +| Bank passbook, Aadhaar-linked | The Rs 300 subsidy is paid here by DBT |
 +| Ration card or SECC family ID | To confirm the family and category |
 +| Address proof | To match you to a local distributor |
 +| Self-declaration (migrants) | Stands in for ration card or address proof |
 +
 +**Full document checklist:** [[:documents:start|Documents required guides]]
 +
 +<WRAP alert>
 +**Most common reason subsidy stops:** The Aadhaar is not seeded to the bank account in the NPCI mapper. Visit your bank, ask them to link Aadhaar for DBT, and the pending subsidy usually flows in after that.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Why is my Ujjwala subsidy not reaching my bank? =====
 +
 +This is by far the most common complaint from Ujjwala beneficiaries, and in nine out of ten cases the cause is the same: the Aadhaar number is not linked to the bank account in the **NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) mapper**. The DBT pipeline uses this mapper to route the subsidy to the correct bank. If the seeding is broken or was never completed, the money simply does not arrive, even though the rest of the connection is working fine.
 +
 +Here is the step-by-step fix:
 +
 +  - **Check your Aadhaar-bank link.** Dial **99** from your registered mobile or use the [[:check-status:aadhaar-bank-seeding-status|Aadhaar bank seeding status]] guide to confirm whether the link is active.
 +  - **Visit your bank branch.** Submit a small Aadhaar seeding form (also called a DBT linking form). The bank updates the NPCI mapper, which usually takes 2 to 5 working days.
 +  - **Confirm on the LPG portal.** Log in to your LPG company portal (Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, or HP Gas) and check the DBT status. Our guide at [[check-status:dbt-money-not-credited-fix|DBT money not credited fix]] walks you through each screen.
 +  - **Wait one refill cycle.** The pending subsidy from earlier refills often releases automatically once the seeding is fixed, usually arriving within the next refill cycle.
 +
 +Other, less common reasons: you may have crossed the **annual cap of subsidised refills** (recently up to nine), after which cylinders are charged at full market price with no subsidy. Or the LPG company's records may have an old mobile number, so the OTP-based DBT confirmation fails. If you have already fixed the bank link and the subsidy is still stuck after two refill cycles, the next step is a written RTI application — see [[:yojana:ujjwala-yojana#If your connection or subsidy is stuck, an RTI usually moves it|the RTI section]] below.
 +
 +===== Can a man or the whole family get the Ujjwala connection? =====
 +
 +No. The connection is issued **only in the name of an adult woman** aged 18 or above. The family may qualify, but the legal title of the cylinder connection and the subsidy both go to the woman of the house. This is a deliberate design choice — the scheme's purpose is to empower the woman and make her the legal owner of the household's clean-cooking asset.
 +
 +A related question is whether **two connections can exist in one home**. The answer is no. Ujjwala is only for households where no family member already holds an LPG connection. If someone in the household already has a connection (Ujjwala or regular), the application will be refused, and that refusal is correct under the rules. A household cannot hold two subsidised connections. If the existing connection is no longer used or has been transferred out, the family should surrender or close it first before applying for Ujjwala.
 +
 +===== How is Ujjwala connected to other welfare schemes? =====
 +
 +Ujjwala does not work in isolation. Many beneficiaries also qualify for, and benefit from, a cluster of related government schemes that together cover food, shelter, water, electricity, and income. If you already have or are applying for Ujjwala, check whether you are also enrolled in these:
 +
 +^ Scheme ^ What it gives ^ Link ^
 +| **PMAY-Gramin / Urban** | A pucca house for families without a durable home | [[:yojana:pmay-gramin|PMAY Gramin]] · [[:yojana:pmay-urban|PMAY Urban]] |
 +| **Ration card (NFSA)** | Subsidised food grains (wheat, rice, coarse grains) | [[:yojana:ration-card-nfsa|Ration card under NFSA]] |
 +| **Saubhagya Yojana** | Free electricity connection for poor households | [[:yojana:saubhagya-yojana|Saubhagya Yojana]] |
 +| **Jal Jeevan Mission** | Tap water connection at home | [[:yojana:jjm-jal-jeevan|Jal Jeevan Mission]] |
 +| **PM Kisan Samman Nidhi** | Rs 6,000 per year income support to farmers | [[:yojana:pm-kisan-samman-nidhi|PM Kisan Samman Nidhi]] |
 +| **Janani Suraksha Yojana** | Cash assistance for safe institutional delivery | [[:yojana:janani-suraksha-yojana|Janani Suraksha Yojana]] |
 +| **PMJJBY** | Rs 2 lakh life insurance cover for Rs 436/year | [[:yojana:pmjjby-jeevan-jyoti|PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana]] |
 +| **PMSBY** | Rs 2 lakh accident insurance cover for Rs 20/year | [[:yojana:pmsby-suraksha-bima|PM Suraksha Bima Yojana]] |
 +| **e-Shram card** | Registration and benefits for unorganised workers | [[:yojana:eshram-card|e-Shram card]] |
 +
 +For a wider view of every central welfare programme, browse the [[:yojana:start|All Modi-era Sarkari Yojana index 2014 to 2026]]. Women seeking broader welfare information may also find the [[rights:women-helpline-181|women helpline 181]] and [[women-social-welfare-schemes-india|women social welfare schemes in India]] guides useful.
 +
 +===== What are the common problems and how do you fix them? =====
 +
 +  * **A family member already has a connection.** Ujjwala will be refused, and that refusal is correct. You cannot hold two subsidised connections in one home. If the existing one is not used, the family can surrender it first.
 +  * **The subsidy is not credited to the bank.** This is the most common complaint. It almost always means the Aadhaar is not seeded to the bank account in the NPCI mapper. Visit the bank, ask them to link Aadhaar for DBT, and the pending subsidy usually flows in after that.
 +  * **The refill still feels costly.** Remember the Rs 300 comes back after you pay, not at the counter. Also check that you have not crossed the yearly cap of subsidised refills, since cylinders beyond that are charged at the full market price.
 +  * **A distributor asks for cash for the "free" connection.** The connection deposit, the first refill, and the stove are paid by the government and are not to be charged to you. If anyone demands money for these, that is wrong. Note the date and the person, and complain to the LPG distributor's grievance cell or the helpline.
 +  * **The stove was not given.** Under Ujjwala 2.0 the first refill and stove are part of the package and free. If they are held back, raise it with the distributor in writing.
 +  * **Wrong mobile number on record.** If the OTP for DBT confirmation does not arrive, the number linked to the LPG connection may be outdated. Update it at the distributor with an Aadhaar-based verification.
 +
 +If you are unsure whether a problem is a grievance or an RTI matter, our guide on [[:rti-vs-grievance-portals|RTI vs grievance portals]] explains the difference, and [[:rti-for-government-scheme-delay|RTI for government scheme delay]] has specific templates for stalled welfare benefits.
 +
 +===== Portal, helpline, and where to complain =====
 +
 +  * **Official portal:** [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]]
 +  * **LPG Emergency and helpline:** 1906
 +  * **Toll-free LPG:** 1800-2333-555
 +  * **Track status:** [[:check-status:start|Status-check guides]]
 +  * **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** [[https://www.mopng.gov.in/|mopng.gov.in]]
 +  * **MyScheme listing:** [[https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pm-ujjwala-yojana|myscheme.gov.in]]
 +
 +===== If your connection or subsidy is stuck, an RTI usually moves it =====
 +
 +When the distributor and the helpline lead nowhere, a written Right to Information request often gets the file moving, because the public authority then has to answer in writing or explain the delay. Most stuck cases get a clear reply within the 30-day window the law allows. An RTI is especially effective for:
 +
 +  * Subsidy pending for more than two refill cycles after the Aadhaar-bank link is fixed
 +  * Application approved on the portal but no cylinder delivered for weeks
 +  * Distributor refusing to accept a valid KYC form without giving a reason
 +
 +You can draft a clean request in minutes with the [[tools/ai-rti-drafter|AI RTI Drafter]], and learn the full filing and appeal steps in [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/book|The RTI Playbook]]. For more on using RTI for money-related and scheme-related delays, see [[:rti-for-money-and-schemes|RTI for money and schemes]].
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +
 +==== Is the Ujjwala gas connection free? ====
 +The connection is free, yes. You do not pay the deposit for the cylinder and regulator, and under Ujjwala 2.0 the first refill and the stove are also free. Refills after that are bought at market price, with Rs 300 a cylinder coming back to your bank account as subsidy.
 +
 +==== Can a man get the Ujjwala connection? ====
 +No. The connection is issued in an adult woman's name. The family may qualify, but the title and the subsidy go to the woman of the house.
 +
 +==== How much is the refill subsidy in 2026? ====
 +It is Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, paid into the Aadhaar-linked bank account by DBT. The number of subsidised refills in a year is set by the Cabinet each year and has recently been up to nine. Check pmuy.gov.in for the current cap.
 +
 +==== We already have a gas connection. Can we still get Ujjwala? ====
 +No. Ujjwala is only for homes with no existing LPG connection in any family member's name. A household cannot hold two subsidised connections.
 +
 +==== My subsidy is not reaching my bank. What do I do? ====
 +Go to your bank and ask them to seed your Aadhaar to the account for DBT in the NPCI mapper. A missing Aadhaar-bank link is the usual reason the Rs 300 does not arrive. See [[check-status:dbt-money-not-credited-fix|DBT money not credited fix]] for the full step-by-step.
 +
 +==== Can I sell or transfer my Ujjwala connection? ====
 +No. It is non-transferable. Misuse can lead to cancellation and recovery of the benefit.
 +
 +==== Can migrant workers apply without a local address proof? ====
 +Yes. Under Ujjwala 2.0, a migrant family can submit a **self-declaration** of the family list and address instead of a ration card or local address proof. This was a key change introduced in 2021 to reach families who move for work.
 +
 +==== What is the difference between Ujjwala 1.0 and Ujjwala 2.0? ====
 +Ujjwala 1.0 (launched 2016) gave the deposit-free connection. Ujjwala 2.0 (announced 2021) added the free first refill, the free single-burner stove, and the self-declaration route for migrants. The Rs 300 refill subsidy applies under both.
 +
 +==== Can I choose my LPG company (Indane, Bharat Gas, HP)? ====
 +Yes. You can select your preferred oil marketing company and distributor either at the distributor counter or on the pmuy.gov.in online application portal.
 +
 +==== Is there a limit on how many subsidised refills I get per year? ====
 +Yes. The Cabinet sets the cap annually. For recent years it has been up to **nine subsidised refills** per household per year (14.2 kg cylinders). Beyond that, you pay the full market price with no subsidy. Confirm the current number on pmuy.gov.in.
 +
 +===== Summary and next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** A free, deposit-free LPG connection in a woman's name, with a free first refill and free stove under Ujjwala 2.0, and a Rs 300 per cylinder subsidy on refills paid into her bank. Apply at a distributor or pmuy.gov.in. If it gets stuck, an RTI usually clears it.
 +
 +  * **Apply now:** [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]]
 +  * **Track an existing application:** [[:check-status:start|Status check]]
 +  * **If delayed, draft an RTI:** [[tools/ai-rti-drafter|AI RTI Drafter]]
 +  * **Browse all schemes:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related schemes =====
 +  * [[:yojana:ration-card-nfsa|Ration card under NFSA for subsidised food]]
 +  * [[:yojana:pmay-gramin|Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin for a pucca house]]
 +  * [[:yojana:pm-kisan-samman-nidhi|PM Kisan Samman Nidhi income support for farmers]]
 +  * [[:yojana:saubhagya-yojana|Saubhagya Yojana for a free electricity connection]]
 +  * [[:yojana:jjm-jal-jeevan|Jal Jeevan Mission for tap water at home]]
 +  * [[:yojana:janani-suraksha-yojana|Janani Suraksha Yojana for safe delivery]]
 +  * [[:yojana:pmjjby-jeevan-jyoti|PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana life cover]]
 +  * [[:yojana:pmsby-suraksha-bima|PM Suraksha Bima Yojana accident cover]]
 +  * [[:yojana:eshram-card|e-Shram card for unorganised workers]]
 +  * [[:yojana:start|All Modi-era Sarkari Yojanas 2014 to 2026]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * Official portal: [[https://pmuy.gov.in|pmuy.gov.in]] — PMUY registration, status, and scheme details
 +  * PIB Press Release PRID 1984593, [[https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1984593|pib.gov.in]] — Cabinet approval of Rs 300 targeted PMUY subsidy for up to nine refills, FY 2025-26, total outlay Rs 12,000 crore
 +  * Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, [[https://www.mopng.gov.in/|mopng.gov.in]] — PMUY 2.0 free connection, first refill and stove, and scheme overview
 +  * PIB Press Release PRID 1769956, [[https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1769956|pib.gov.in]] — Ujjwala 2.0 launch announcement and migrant self-declaration provision
 +  * MyScheme (National e-Governance Plan), [[https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pm-ujjwala-yojana|myscheme.gov.in]] — Consolidated scheme details and eligibility criteria
 +  * National Portal of India, [[https://www.india.gov.in/|india.gov.in]] — Government scheme directory cross-reference
 +  * Launched 1 May 2016 from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, with about 10.33 crore connections as on 1 July 2025
 +
 +//Written by Dr. Shrawan Kumar Pathak.//
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 11 July 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana ujjwala-yojana lpg-subsidy women pmuy dbt clean-cooking}}