PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026 — Free LPG Gas Connection, Eligibility, Apply Online & Cylinder Price
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) 2026 is the Government of India's flagship scheme to provide free LPG gas connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and other deprived households. Since its launch, the scheme has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore families across India, replacing harmful chulha smoke with clean LPG gas.
📌 PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026 — Key Highlights
- Scheme Name: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
- Benefit: Free LPG gas connection (14.2 kg cylinder)
- Target: BPL women, SC/ST families, PMAY beneficiaries
- Connection in Name of: Adult woman of the household
- Subsidy: First refill subsidized under PM Garib Kalyan
- Official Website: pmuy.gov.in
PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026 — Eligibility
Who is Eligible?
- ✅ Women from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families
- ✅ SC/ST households
- ✅ PMAY (Gramin) beneficiaries
- ✅ Most Backward Classes (MBC)
- ✅ Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders
- ✅ Forest dwellers, Tea garden workers
- ✅ River island dwellers
Who is NOT Eligible?
- ❌ Households that already have LPG connection
- ❌ Families not covered under SECC-2011 data (in most states)
PM Ujjwala Yojana — LPG Cylinder Price 2026
| State | 14.2 kg Cylinder Price | PMUY Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹803 | ₹200 per cylinder (12 per year) |
| Mumbai | ₹802.50 | ₹200 per cylinder (12 per year) |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹812 | ₹200 per cylinder (12 per year) |
| Rajasthan | ₹811 | ₹200 per cylinder (12 per year) |
| Bihar | ₹826 | ₹200 per cylinder (12 per year) |
⚠️ Subsidy Note: PMUY beneficiaries get ₹200 subsidy per cylinder for first 12 cylinders per year. Subsidy credited directly to bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
How to Apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026
Online Application
- Visit pmuy.gov.in
- Click "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection"
- Select your preferred LPG company (HP, Indane, Bharat Gas)
- Fill KYC form with Aadhaar details
- Submit application online
Offline Application
- Visit nearest LPG distributor (HP Gas, Indane Gas, or Bharat Gas)
- Collect and fill the KYC form
- Submit with Aadhaar card, ration card, bank passbook
- Connection released within 7-10 working days
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Documents Required for PM Ujjwala Yojana
- Aadhaar card of the woman applicant (mandatory)
- Ration card (BPL/AAY/SECC listed)
- Bank account passbook (in woman's name)
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
- Passport-size photograph
- Self-declaration for BPL status (if not in SECC list)
💡 Helpline: PM Ujjwala Yojana Toll-Free: 1800-266-6696 (HP Gas) | 1800-233-3555 (Indane) | 1800-22-4344 (Bharat Gas). All helplines are free to call.
Important Official Links
- 🔗 pmuy.gov.in — Official PM Ujjwala portal
- 🔗 india.gov.in — Scheme details
- 🔗 mylpg.in — Check your LPG connection status
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Nevlite Editorial Team
Government exam experts & career counselors with 10+ years experience. All information verified from official government sources.
