Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Scheme

A woman who belongs to a BPL family and does not have LPG connection in her household can avail the benefit of PMUY scheme. However, she must be included in the SECC 2011 list or under the seven identified categories namely People residing in river islands, SC/ST households, Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, PMAY (Gramin), Forest dwellers, AAY, and Most Backward Classes (MBC).

Objectives of PMUY

The main objectives of the PMUY scheme are mentioned below: 

1. Improving Quality of Life: To reduce the drudgery and time women spend collecting firewood, allowing them to engage in other productive activities. 

1. Reducing Air Pollution: To curb indoor air pollution and contribute to environmental conservation by reducing the dependency on firewood and other biomass. 

1. Protecting Health: To safeguard the health of women and children by reducing their exposure to harmful smoke from fossil fuels, which is known to cause respiratory illnesses. 

1. Empowering Women: To empower women by providing them with a deposit-free LPG connection in their name. 

Eligibility Criteria

In order to avail the benefit of PMUY, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The applicant must be an adult woman (18 years or older). 

1. She must belong to a poor household and not have an existing LPG connection from any oil marketing company in the same household. 

1. The applicant must belong to one of the following categories:

1. Households listed in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011.

1. Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) households.

1. Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Gramin).

1. Beneficiaries of Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).

1. Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), and residents of river islands.

1. Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes.

1. Any poor household that submits a 14-point declaration.

Documents Required

1. Know Your Customer (KYC) Form: Properly filled out application form.

1. Proof of Identity and Address: Aadhaar card of the applicant. If the current address is different from the one on the Aadhaar card, separate proof of address is needed. 

1. Family Composition Proof: 

1. Aadhaar cards of all adult family members.

1. Ration Card or another state government document certifying family composition.

1. A self-declaration can be used for migrant applicants. 

1. Bank Account Details: Bank account number and IFSC code for receiving the subsidy.

Benefits for Beneficiaries

The main benefits for beneficiaries are mentioned in the table below:

How to Register and Apply for Ujjwala Yojana

The registration process for availing benefit under the PMUY scheme is mentioned below: 

Online

1. Step 1 - Visit the official PMUY portal.

1. Step 2-  Choose the LPG company (Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas) and fill out the online application form.

1. Step 3 - Upload scanned copies of the required documents.
2. Step 4 - Submit the form and save the reference number for tracking.

Offline

1. Step 1 - Visit the nearest LPG distributor.

1. Step 2 - Collect the physical KYC application form.

1. Step 3 - Fill out the form and attach photocopies of all required documents.

1. Step 4 - Submit the completed application to the distributor.

KYC Application forms for PMUY Scheme

You can download the Ujjwala KYC form from the official website. You need to fill up the form and submit it along with the necessary documents.

How to Check PMUY New List to Avail Free LPG

You can check the free gas new list by following the below-mentioned steps

1. Visit www.pmuy.gov.in
2. Click on the 'New list' option
3. You can download it and check your name in it

PMUY Helpline Number

The nationwide PMUY helpline number is 1800 266 6696 or 1906 (24x7 helpline number). 

PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

To extend the scheme's benefits, Ujjwala 2.0 was launched in August 2021. Ujjwala 2.0 aims to cover households that were left out in the first phase and introduces additional benefits to make clean fuel more accessible. 

Key Enhancements in Ujjwala 2.0

1. A free first refill and a hotplate (stove) provided at no cost to the beneficiaries.

1. Special provisions for migrant families, who can now apply for a connection using a simple self-declaration for their address proof. 

Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat

The 'Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat' is an event in which meeting between the Prime Minister and the beneficiaries of the PMUY scheme takes place so that the beneficiaries can raise their concerns, if they have any regarding the services of the scheme. As per a statement released by the government, these meetings serve the purpose of establishing a deeper connect between the government and the beneficiaries.