Women & ChildrenNational SchemeOngoing
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Free LPG connection for women from BPL households to replace traditional chulha with clean cooking fuel.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
What you get
Free LPG connection with first refill and hotplate (stove) free of cost. Subsequent refills to be purchased at market price. EMI facility available for stove and first refill. Over 10 crore connections provided under this scheme.
Who can apply
Women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families identified through Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data or from SC/ST households, PM Awas Yojana beneficiaries, AAY beneficiaries, forest dwellers, most backward classes, tea garden workers, riverine islands, and SEBCs.
For: Women above 18 years from BPL households
Gender: female
- Must not already have an LPG connection in the household
- Must have Aadhaar card
- Must have Jan Dhan or savings bank account
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar card
- BPL ration card or SECC data
- Bank account details (Jan Dhan / savings)
- Passport-size photo
- Address proof
Scheme code: PMUY