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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana — deposit-free LPG connection
Government of India
Overview
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides a deposit-free cooking gas (LPG) connection in the name of an adult woman from a poor household. The first refill and the stove (hotplate) are free.
The government provides up to Rs 2,050 of support per connection, which includes the regulator and safety hose. The subsidy on later refills is paid directly to the bank account (DBT).
A woman aged 18 or above whose household has no LPG connection from any oil company can apply with the prescribed Deprivation Declaration at an authorised LPG distributor, or online through the PMUY or oil company websites.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of India
- Scheme type
- Women & Children
- Place of posting / area
- All India
- Application mode
- Online and offline
- Important dates
- Applications accepted year-round
Benefits
- Deposit-free LPG connection in an adult woman's name
- Government support of up to Rs 2,050 per connection
- Free first refill and stove (hotplate)
- Regulator and safety hose included
- Refill subsidy by DBT
Eligibility
- A woman aged 18 or above
- No other LPG connection from any Oil Marketing Company in the household
- A poor household per the Deprivation Declaration in the prescribed format
- Valid Aadhaar number and a bank account for DBT
Required documents
- Aadhaar card
- Deprivation Declaration in the prescribed format
- Identity proof
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Visit an authorised LPG distributor, or apply online through the PMUY or Oil Marketing Company websites (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL)
- Provide Aadhaar, the Deprivation Declaration, identity proof and bank details
- The connection is released after verification
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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