Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Free/deposit-free LPG gas connection in the woman's name
Government
Central Government
Who it’s for
Women from BPL/EWS Households
Application mode
LPG Distributor / Online
Processing time
Typically a few days to a couple of weeks after document verification, depending on distributor workload.
Deadline / renewal
Ongoing scheme (currently under an extension target of 10.6 crore total connections as of 2026) — no fixed individual application deadline, subject to periodic government notifications on total connection targets.
What it provides
Deposit-free LPG gas connection issued in the name of the woman of the household, to provide clean cooking fuel and reduce health hazards of traditional cooking fuels.
Benefits breakdown
Who’s eligible
Adult women from BPL/economically weak households (as per SECC/PMUY criteria) without an existing LPG connection in the household.
Documents required
- KYC application form (standard PMUY format) with applicant's photograph and signature
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Proof of address (only if different from Aadhaar address; self-declaration for migrants)
- Ration card or other state government document certifying family composition
- Aadhaar of adult family members listed in the family composition document
- Bank account details (for DBT of subsidy, where applicable)
How to apply
Online
- Visit pmuy.gov.in and select 'Apply for New PMUY Connection'
- Alternatively, download the PMUY app and fill in the form as guided
- Fill in personal, family and address details, and submit the Deprivation Declaration
- Upload/attach the required documents
- Select your preferred LPG distributor (Indane/Bharat Gas/HP Gas) for connection delivery
In-person / offline
- Visit the nearest LPG distributor (Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas)
- Collect and fill the KYC/PMUY application form
- Submit the form with required documents at the distributor's office
- Attend any local 'LPG Panchayat' event organised by OMCs if available in your area for on-spot assistance
- Distributor processes the connection and schedules delivery/installation
Helpline
1800-266-6696
1800-233-3555
FAQs
Do I need a BPL card to apply?
Not strictly — under Ujjwala 2.0, a self-declaration (Deprivation Declaration) of belonging to a poor household is the primary eligibility document; a BPL card is not mandatorily required.
Is the connection completely free?
The connection itself is deposit-free; the government also provides a free first refill and stove under Ujjwala 2.0, though subsequent refills are subsidised (not entirely free) up to 9 cylinders/year.
Can a migrant worker without local address proof apply?
Yes — migrants can submit a self-declaration (Annexure I) in place of standard address proof.
Last verified 31 August 2026