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PM Ujjwala Yojana (Free LPG Connection)

PM Ujjwala Yojana gives women from poor families a free LPG gas connection, with the first refill and a stove free under Ujjwala 2.0. Ujjwala customers also get a ₹300 subsidy per cylinder, but since June 2026 only on 4 refills a year.

Last updated: 18 October 2026Central Government scheme

ConnectionFree (deposit-free)

Subsidy₹300 / cylinder

Subsidised refills4 a year (from June 2026)

ForAdult women, poor families

What is PM Ujjwala Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas since 2016, gives deposit-free LPG connections in the name of women from poor households, so families can cook with clean gas instead of wood or coal. Under Ujjwala 2.0, the first refill and a gas stove are also given free.

Latest update: subsidy now on 4 refills a year

Ujjwala customers get a subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, credited to the bank account.
In June 2026 the government cut the number of subsidised refills from 9 to 4 a year, citing high global LPG prices. That means up to ₹1,200 a year per household. Refills after the fourth are at the normal price.
In AP and Telangana you may also get state help: Deepam-2 (three free cylinders a year in AP) and the ₹500 cylinder under Mahalakshmi (Telangana).

Who is eligible?

A woman aged 18 or above from a poor household.
No LPG connection in the same household already.
The household should fall in a listed category, such as SC/ST households, PMAY-Gramin beneficiaries, Antyodaya (AAY) card holders, forest dwellers, most backward classes, tea and ex-tea garden tribes, island and river-island residents, or a poor family that gives a self-declaration (deprivation declaration) as per the scheme.
Migrant families can apply with a self-declaration of address.

Documents needed

Aadhaar of the applicant woman (and of adult family members as asked)
Ration card or other document showing family members
Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded) for the subsidy
Address proof (or self-declaration for migrants)

How to apply

Apply online at pmuy.gov.in by choosing your oil company (Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas) and distributor, or visit your nearest LPG distributor.
Submit the KYC form with your documents. The distributor checks your details.
After approval you get the connection, cylinder and stove. Do your Aadhaar eKYC with the distributor when asked, so the ₹300 subsidy keeps coming.

The Ujjwala connection is free. Don't pay agents for a "free gas connection." Pay only the official price for refills at your distributor.

Official portal: pmuy.gov.in · LPG helpline: 1906 (emergency) / your distributor

Frequently asked questions

How many Ujjwala cylinders get the ₹300 subsidy now?

Since June 2026, only the first 4 refills in a year get the ₹300 subsidy, up to ₹1,200 a year. Earlier it was 9.

Is the Ujjwala gas connection free?

Yes. The connection is deposit-free, and under Ujjwala 2.0 the first refill and a stove are also free.

Who can get an Ujjwala connection?

A woman aged 18+ from a poor household that has no LPG connection, in one of the listed categories or with a deprivation self-declaration.

How do I apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana?

Online on pmuy.gov.in or at your nearest Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas distributor with Aadhaar, ration card and bank details.

Can I get Ujjwala and Deepam-2 together in AP?

Deepam-2 is a separate AP scheme for rice card families. Ask your distributor how the two apply to your connection.

Sources

This guide is for general information only. Scheme rules, amounts and dates can change. Always check the official portal before applying. Kramavriddhi is not affiliated with the Government of India.