Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is a social welfare scheme by the Government of India that helps poor women get free LPG connections. The scheme makes clean cooking fuel available to rural and deprived households, replacing traditional and health-hazardous fuels like firewood and coal. As on 23 September 2026, over 10.57 crore LPG connections have been released under the scheme. New domestic LPG connections are on hold after the global LPG crisis, and in October 2026 the Karnataka government asked the Centre to release them as about 36,000 applications were pending in the state as of August.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 - Introduction

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) to improve the lives of women in India. The scheme gives free LPG connections to adult women from poor households, building on the original 2016 scheme to make sure clean cooking energy reaches every corner of the country.

By replacing firewood, coal, and cow-dung cakes with LPG, the scheme protects the health of rural women and also helps the environment. The original Ujjwala target of 8 crore connections was met in September 2019. Ujjwala 2.0 was then launched in August 2021, and the government has kept adding new connections in phases. For the financial year 2025-26, the government approved 25 lakh additional deposit-free connections, taking the total reach to 10.58 crore families. As on 23 September 2026, about 24.85 lakh of these new connections had already been released.

Key Information

Benefits

Through Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0, the government provides a deposit-free LPG connection so that clean cooking becomes affordable for poor families. The connection covers the security deposit of the cylinder, pressure regulator, suraksha hose, Domestic Gas Consumer Card booklet, and installation charges. The breakdown of support is given below:

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) also provide the first LPG refill and a gas stove (hotplate) completely free of cost. Beneficiaries can choose a 14.2 kg single bottle connection, a 5 kg single bottle connection, or a 5 kg double bottle connection. In the latest extension, the government has approved ₹2,050 per connection for the new deposit-free connections.

Eligible households also get a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder on the first 4 refills in a year from the financial year 2026-27. Earlier, the subsidy was available on up to 9 refills. This subsidy is proportionately reduced for 5 kg cylinders, and it is credited directly to the beneficiary account to bring down the cost of every refill.

Eligibility

To get benefit from Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0, an applicant must be an adult woman aged 18 years or above. Her household should not already have an LPG connection from any Oil Marketing Company. She must belong to a poor household and submit a deprivation declaration in the prescribed format. The following points explain who can apply:

• Adult women from poor households who do not have any existing LPG connection in the family can apply.
• Applicants belonging to identified categories such as SC or ST households, beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Most Backward Classes, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families, tea and ex-tea garden tribes, forest dwellers, and people living on islands and river islands are covered.
• Poor households as per the SECC data or the 14-point deprivation declaration can also apply, including migrant families who submit a self-declaration as per the prescribed annexure.

For example, if Sunita, a forest dweller living in a remote area, meets the age and identity requirements, she becomes eligible for a new connection even if she does not have a formal BPL card, provided she submits the required deprivation declaration.

Application Process

Offline Application

An applicant can visit the nearest LPG distributor to collect the application forms and submit the filled form along with the required documents. The distributor of the public sector OMCs checks the application, and after verification the connection is installed at the residence.

Online Application

Applying online is easy. The eligible woman can apply through the official portal or at any LPG distributor. The steps are given below:

STEP 1 - Visit the official Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana portal at pmuy.gov.in.

STEP 2 - Select the option to apply for a new Ujjwala 2.0 connection.

STEP 3 - Choose the preferred LPG distribution company (Indane, Bharatgas, or HP Gas) and register.

STEP 4 - Enter the mobile number, verify through OTP, and fill in residential details including state, district, and pin code.

STEP 5 - Select the KYC type and provide migrant family status where applicable, then submit the form and note the reference number.

STEP 6 - Take the printed form and supporting documents to the chosen gas agency to complete the process. Applications go through system-driven de-duplication checks and physical verification before the connection is installed.

Documents

To enroll successfully, the following documents should be kept ready:

• Completed Know Your Customer (KYC) application form.
• Ration card issued by the state or another state government document certifying family composition (a self-declaration for migrant applicants).
• Aadhaar card of the applicant and all adult family members mentioned in the family document.
• Proof of address if the address in Aadhaar is different from the current residence.
• Bank account details such as a passbook copy or cancelled cheque, and the deprivation declaration.

References

For further information and official updates, visit the official Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana website. The KYC form for a new LPG connection can also be downloaded from the official portal at pmuy.gov.in KYC form.

FAQ's

Who is eligible under this scheme?

Any adult woman aged 18 years or above from a poor household that does not have an existing LPG connection can apply. She must submit a deprivation declaration and meet the criteria defined under the scheme.

What documents are required for enrollment?

An applicant should submit the KYC form, proof of identity, proof of address if needed, Aadhaar copies of the applicant and adult family members, bank account details, and the deprivation declaration. A ration card or valid family composition document is also required.

Can I use my Aadhaar card as proof of identity and address?

Yes, if the current address matches the address on the Aadhaar card, it can act as both proof of identity and proof of address. Otherwise a separate address proof is needed.

Is there any subsidy on LPG refills?

Yes, eligible households get a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder on the first 4 refills in a year from the financial year 2026-27, proportionately reduced for 5 kg cylinders.

Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory?

Yes, e-KYC through Aadhaar authentication is required as part of the application process under the scheme. Biometric Aadhaar authentication is needed to book refills at the subsidised price from 1 October 2026. On 14 October 2026, the Delhi High Court asked the Centre to reply to a petition that says the rule affects 3.16 crore consumers and is difficult for people with disabilities. The next hearing is on 18 November 2026.