PM Ujjwala Yojana: Free LPG Connection, Eligibility and Apply
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana gives LPG connections to adult women from poor households. Since June 2026, as reported, the Rs 300 refill subsidy covers only 4 cylinders a year. Here is how to apply.
- Ministry
- Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Who can apply
- Adult woman (18+) from a poor household
- Connection support
- Rs 2,200 (14.2 kg), from FY 2023-24
- Refill subsidy
- Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, first 4 refills a year (as reported, June 2026)
- Connections
- 10.58 crore as of 1 July 2026 (as reported)
- Free items
- First refill and stove
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (प्रधानमंत्री उज्ज्वला योजना, PMUY) helps poor families switch to clean cooking gas. The connection is given in the name of an adult woman of the household. The scheme was launched on 1 May 2016 at Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, according to the official PMUY about page.
The most important update for 2026: as reported by IANS on 8 June 2026, the government cut subsidised refills from 9 to 4 a year. A Lok Sabha reply reported on 23 July 2026 confirms Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to four refills a year. Many websites still say 9 or 12 cylinders. Those figures are out of date.
Ujjwala Yojana at a glance: 1.0, 2.0 and after
- Ujjwala 1.0: the original target of 8 crore connections was reached in September 2019 (PMUY about page).
- Ujjwala 2.0: launched in August 2021 with 1 crore connections, later 60 lakh more, with a special facility for migrant households (Lok Sabha reply, 6 February 2025).
- A further 75 lakh connections for FY 2023-24 to 2025-26 were completed in July 2024, and 25 lakh more were approved for FY 2025-26, taking the overall target to 10.6 crore (PMUY; IANS, 4 December 2025).
- Total: 10.33 crore beneficiaries as of 1 January 2025 (Lok Sabha), and 10.58 crore as of 1 July 2026 as reported by Kashmir Life from a Lok Sabha reply.
You may see searches for ujjwala yojana 3.0 online registration last date 2026. Our sources do not confirm any scheme called Ujjwala 3.0 or any last date. Check the official PMUY portal or your LPG distributor for whether new connections are being given in your area.
Who is eligible
According to the PMUY about page, the applicant must be an adult woman (18 or older) from a poor household belonging to one of these groups:
- SC or ST households
- PMAY (Gramin) beneficiaries
- Most Backward Classes
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- Tea and ex-tea garden tribes
- Forest dwellers
- Residents of islands and river islands
- SECC households (AHL TIN)
- Any poor household under the 14-point declaration
There must be no other LPG connection in the same household. As reported by IANS (4 December 2025), a minister told the Lok Sabha that eligibility has been simplified to adult women from poor households based on a Deprivation Declaration.
हिंदी में सारांश
प्रधानमंत्री उज्ज्वला योजना (PMUY) गरीब परिवारों की 18 साल से अधिक उम्र की महिलाओं को एलपीजी कनेक्शन देती है। घर में पहले से कोई एलपीजी कनेक्शन नहीं होना चाहिए। कनेक्शन के लिए 14.2 किलो सिलेंडर पर 2,200 रुपये की सहायता मिलती है और पहली रिफिल व चूल्हा मुफ्त है। समाचार रिपोर्टों के अनुसार जून 2026 से 300 रुपये प्रति सिलेंडर की सब्सिडी साल में केवल पहले 4 रिफिल पर मिलती है, यानी अधिकतम 1,200 रुपये। पहले 9 या 12 रिफिल वाली जानकारी अब पुरानी है। आवेदन pmuy.gov.in पोर्टल के जरिए IndianOil, Bharat Gas या HP Gas की साइट पर या नजदीकी एलपीजी वितरक के पास KYC फॉर्म जमा करके किया जा सकता है। आधार, राशन कार्ड, पता प्रमाण और बैंक खाता विवरण चाहिए।
Subsidy and benefits in 2026
| Benefit | Amount | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Connection support, 14.2 kg or 5 kg double bottle | Rs 2,200 | Lok Sabha reply, 6 Feb 2025 (from FY 2023-24) |
| Connection support, 5 kg single bottle | Rs 1,300 | Lok Sabha reply, 6 Feb 2025 |
| First refill and stove | Free | PMUY about page |
| Refill subsidy | Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, first 4 refills a year (max Rs 1,200) | As reported, IANS 8 June 2026; Lok Sabha reply reported 23 July 2026 |
Note: the PMUY about page still shows older connection amounts (Rs 1,600 and Rs 1,150). The Lok Sabha reply gives the newer amounts above.
What does a cylinder cost? As reported on 23 July 2026, the effective price for a PMUY customer is Rs 642 against a retail price of Rs 942 for a 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi. The Delhi price rose from Rs 913 to Rs 942 on 7 June 2026, as reported. From the fifth refill in a year, you pay the full market price. Prices differ by city.
How the refill limit changed: Rs 200 for up to 12 refills from May 2022; Rs 300 for 12 refills from October 2023 (Lok Sabha); Rs 300 for up to 9 refills in FY 2025-26 (Cabinet, 8 August 2025, as reported by Tribune); and now 4 refills since June 2026, as reported. Our sources do not confirm the exact official order date of the 4-refill cap.
Documents needed
The PMUY about page lists:
- KYC form
- Ration card or another state document showing family members (migrants can give a self-declaration, Annexure I)
- Aadhaar of the applicant and of adult family members
- Proof of address (Aadhaar alone is enough if the address is the same)
- Bank account number and IFSC
How to apply for Ujjwala Yojana (online or offline)
- Online: go to the official PMUY portal and look for the option to apply through IndianOil, Bharat Gas (BPCL) or HP Gas. You will be taken to that company's site.
- Choose a distributor near your home and fill the form with your details.
- Offline: visit the nearest LPG distributor and submit the Ujjwala KYC form with documents. The offline forms include a supplementary KYC and undertaking and a pre-installation check (Annexure II), as per the PMUY about page.
- Attach or show the documents listed above.
- After verification, the distributor installs the connection. Keep your consumer number safe.
Menu names on the portal change from time to time. If the screen looks different, look for an option for a new Ujjwala connection, or ask your distributor. Biometric Aadhaar authentication covered 71 percent of PMUY consumers as of 1 December 2025, as reported, so your distributor may ask you to complete it.
Ujjwala Yojana status check and list
Many people search for ujjwala yojana status check online or my lpg ujjwala yojana list. Our sources do not confirm a specific public status or list page, so we do not link one. The safest way is to ask your LPG distributor, or use the customer service channel of your own oil company (IndianOil, Bharat Gas or HP Gas) through the PMUY portal. A PMUY helpline number was not confirmed in our research, so we do not list one. Do not trust numbers shared on social media.
Other schemes for households
If you qualify for Ujjwala, you may also qualify for other support. See PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for farmers, state awas yojana list for housing, and Lakhpati Didi Yojana for women in self-help groups. All guides are on our home page.
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Frequently asked questions
How many subsidised cylinders do Ujjwala customers get in 2026?
As reported by IANS on 8 June 2026, the government cut subsidised refills from 9 to 4 a year. A Lok Sabha reply reported on 23 July 2026 confirms Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to four refills a year, a maximum of Rs 1,200. Refills beyond four are at the full market price.
Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
An adult woman aged 18 or more from a poor household, such as SC or ST households, PMAY Gramin beneficiaries, Antyodaya Anna Yojana families, forest dwellers or SECC households, or any poor household under the 14-point declaration. The household must not already have an LPG connection, according to the official PMUY about page.
How can I apply for Ujjwala Yojana online?
On the official PMUY portal, look for the option to apply through IndianOil, Bharat Gas or HP Gas, then choose a nearby distributor and fill the form. You can also apply offline by submitting the Ujjwala KYC form and documents at the nearest LPG distributor. Applying is free; beware of agents asking for money.
Is there an Ujjwala Yojana 3.0 registration last date in 2026?
Our sources do not confirm any scheme named Ujjwala 3.0 or any registration last date. As reported, 25 lakh additional connections were approved for FY 2025-26. Ask your LPG distributor or check the official PMUY portal to see whether new connections are being given.
What documents are needed for an Ujjwala gas connection?
The PMUY about page lists a KYC form, ration card or other family document (migrants may give a self-declaration), Aadhaar of the applicant and adult family members, address proof, and bank account number with IFSC. Aadhaar alone works as address proof if the address matches.
What is the Ujjwala Yojana helpline number?
A dedicated PMUY helpline number was not confirmed in our research, so we do not list one. Contact your LPG distributor or your oil company through the links on the official PMUY portal. Never call numbers shared on WhatsApp or social media, and never share an OTP with a caller.
Sources: PMUY about page · Lok Sabha Starred Q 59, 6 February 2025 · Morung Express (IANS), 8 June 2026 · Kashmir Life, 23 July 2026 · Tribune India, 8 August 2025 · IANS, 4 December 2025. Checked 14 October 2026. Rules change: always confirm on the official portal.