In order to provide LPG connections to BPL families, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas developed the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). You can expect to get Rs. 1600 for every single connection, a zero-interest loan to buy a gas stove, and cylinder refills under the programme. The administrative fees for the LPG connection will be covered by government funds.
Details of the Ujjwala Yojana
| Launch Date | May 2016 |
| Beneficiaries | 50 million |
| Objective | Having access to LPG for women from BPL families |
| Official Portal | www.pmuy.gov.in |
The Ujjwala Scheme would give coverage to around 1 crore plus households, according to the Finance Minister of India. For the purpose of supplying gas, the approach involves the addition of 100 districts during the next three years. The LPG programme has so far helped almost 8 million families.
Beneficiaries of PMUY
The PMUY programme is available to women who are from BPL families and have yet to install an LPG connection in their homes. She must, however, fall into one of the seven groups listed in the SECC 2011 report:
- Families with SC/ST members
- Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes
- PMAY (Gramin)
- Forest Dwellers
- AAY
- Most Backward Classes (MBC)
Requirements for eligibility
The following requirements must be met in order to become eligible for PMUY benefits:
- Must be a citizen of India.
- You need to be older than 18 years old.
- Should be a woman belonging to the BPL family who is not connected to LPG.
- Should not receive any benefits from other equivalent programmes.
- Applicants should be represented under
- SC/ST households
- PMAY (Gramin)
- AAY
- Most Backward Classes (MBC)
- Forest dwellers
- Residents of river islands
- Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes in the SECC 2011 or BPL households list.
Documents Necessary
The following list includes the documents that must be submitted:
- The municipality’s chairperson or the panchayat pradhan issues a BPL certificate.
Certificate of caste - A single photo the size of a passport
- Photo ID Proof
- Address proof
- BPL ration card
- Aadhaar numbers of all family members Bank passbooks or information about Jan Dhan’s bank account
- 14-point declaration properly signed in the required format
How to Apply for the Ujjwala Yojana and Register
Below is a list of the steps involved in registering to receive benefits under the PMUY scheme. Continue reading to learn the method step-by-step:
- Download the application form at www.pmuy.gov.in or pick it up from the local LPG dealer.
- Complete the form.
- Submit the application at the LPG distributor’s office.
- The application will begin to be processed once it has been successfully submitted.
- Following document verification and eligibility verification, several oil marketing corporations will offer an LPG connection.
Forms for the PMUY Scheme’s KYC
The Ujjwala KYC form is available for download on the official portal. The form must be completed and submitted with the required paperwork.
How can I access the PMUY New List to get free LPG?
By carrying out the following steps, you may check the latest free gas list:
- Visit the PMUY website.
- Select ‘New list’ from the menu.
- You will find your name on it after downloading it.
PMUY Scheme: Recent Event
PM Modi engaged in a video conference with PMUY recipients on May 28. During the discussion between Modi and the recipients, several PMUY-related issues were raised. He also discussed how the Dalits, the tribal people, and the poor benefited from the PMUY programme. The PM also discussed how this programme has given women in households more influence. The programme additionally reduces the health risks that would often be faced by members of the family when using wood for fire instead of LPG to prepare food.
The LPG panchayats that are taking place around the nation were also mentioned by Modi to the recipients. In these LPG panchayats, which are conducted in the most remote rural regions, crucial details of the PMUY programme are discussed.
State-Wise Connections (PMUY)
As of September 7th, 2019, 8,03,39,993 connections have been made across the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana programme in India.
| State | Number of Connections Approximatedly Registered and Distributed Under the PMUY Scheme |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 13,103 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3,90,998 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 44,668 |
| Assam | 34,93,730 |
| Bihar | 85,71,668 |
| Chandigarh | 88 |
| Chhattisgarh | 29,98,629 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 14,438 |
| Daman and Diu | 427 |
| Delhi | 77,051 |
| Goa | 1,081 |
| Gujarat | 29,07,682 |
| Haryana | 7,30,702 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1,36,084 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 12,03,246 |
| Jharkhand | 32,93,035 |
| Karnataka | 31,51,238 |
| Kerala | 2,56,303 |
| Lakshadweep | 292 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 71,79,224 |
| Maharashtra | 44,37,624 |
| Manipur | 1,56,195 |
| Meghalaya | 1,50,664 |
| Mizoram | 28,913 |
| Nagaland | 55,143 |
| Odisha | 47,50,478 |
| Puducherry | 13,566 |
| Punjab | 12,25,067 |
| Rajasthan | 63,92,482 |
| Sikkim | 8,747 |
| Tamil Nadu | 32,43,190 |
| Telangana | 10,75,202 |
| Tripura | 2,72,323 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,47,86,745 |
| Uttarakhand | 4,04,703 |
| West Bengal | 88,76,053 |
Helpline for PMUY
The 24-hour helpline number for the PMUY is 1800 266 6696 or 1906.
PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 Qualifications
- There cannot be any additional LPG connections from any OMC in the residence.
- Applicants must be female and at least 18 years old.
An adult woman who meets one of the following criteria may apply:
- SC/ST
- Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
- Most Backward Classes (MBC)
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- Ex-Tea Garden Tribes
- Forest Dwellers
- People that reside on islands and river islands
Documentation needed
The following list contains the documentation that must be supplied in order to submit an application for a connection under the programme:
- Supplementary KYC must be provided in order to verify the family’s status.
- The IFSC code and the bank account number
- Both the beneficiary’s and their adult family members’ Aadhaar cards
- Use your ration card or Aadhaar card as identification and address evidence.
KYC records.
LPG Panchayat of Pradhan Mantri
The “Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat” is a gathering between the Prime Minister and PMUY programme recipients so that the beneficiaries may voice any issues they may have about the services provided by the plan. According to a statement issued by the government, the goal of these meetings is to build a stronger relationship between the government and the recipients.
FAQs
Yes. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural LPG has announced the rules for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme.
The released SECC-2011 data will be used to choose or identify the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana recipients. You will be allowed to apply if your name is listed in the information.
Yes. You are permitted to purchase an LPG stove outside of a market while still being eligible for the PMUY.
The Government of India will bear a maximum expenditure of Rs. 1,600. This sum will be reimbursed by the government to each connected Oil Marketing Company. In exchange, the particular distributor receives weekly reimbursement from the Oil Marketing Companies for the cost of the Suraksha Hose Pipe, the DGCC book, installation fees, and administrative expenses totaling roughly Rs. 200.
Yes. If they meet specific requirements, they might get on behalf of the applicant who has passed away.